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Tambekile Senior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Tambekile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 509 learners and 12 educators, about 42.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, all 75 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 75 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 61 | 91.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 56 | 53 | 94.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 75 | 75 | 100.0% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 509 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 42.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600816 |
| Exam centre number | 4331078 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hala No.I,ndonga Admin.Area,lady Frere,5410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1163, Lady Frere, 5410 |
| Town | Lady Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Tambekile Senior Secondary School
Is Tambekile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Tambekile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Tambekile Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Tambekile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 75 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.0%, 2024 94.6%.
How many learners are at Tambekile Senior Secondary School?
509 learners and 12 educators (about 42.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Tambekile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600816. Its exam centre number is 4331078.
Where is Tambekile Senior Secondary School?
Hala No.I,ndonga Admin.Area,lady Frere,5410. It is in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 082 849 8477.
Schools near Tambekile Senior Secondary School
Qwabi Senior Primary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
R V Maneli Junior Secondary School
Ndonga Farms, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Greyspan Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Madwaleni Senior Primary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Ntlalontle Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Maqubela Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Tembani Senior Primary School
Ladyfrere, Indwe, Eastern Cape 6.2 km
Stony Croft Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.