Tolweni Primary School
Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 216 m
Public high school
Tolweni Senior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Tolweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 191 learners and 22 educators, about 54.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 68.9% of its 183 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
68.9% of the school's 183 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 107 | 78.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 159 | 123 | 77.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 183 | 126 | 68.9% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 191 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 54.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501219 |
| Exam centre number | 4291079 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tolweni A/A,ntabankulu,mount Frere,5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 277, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090 |
| Suburb / area | Tabankulu |
| Town | Mount Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Ntabankulu 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 Tolweni Senior Secondary School
Is Tolweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Tolweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Tolweni Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Tolweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
68.9% of its 183 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.7%, 2024 77.4%.
How many learners are at Tolweni Senior Secondary School?
1 191 learners and 22 educators (about 54.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Tolweni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501219. Its exam centre number is 4291079.
Where is Tolweni Senior Secondary School?
Tolweni A/A,ntabankulu,mount Frere,5090. It is in Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 083 769 2883.
Schools near Tolweni Senior Secondary School
Siyoyo Junior Secondary School
Pananeaa, Qumbu, Eastern Cape 2.0 km
Kolisaville Junior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Qumbu, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
Tsibiyana Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
Zwelihlangene Primary School
Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Galilee Junior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Sizwe Junior Primary School
Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Samaria Junior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Qumbu, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Ngwayibanjwa Primary School
Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.