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Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is a public high school in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 555 learners and 17 educators, about 32.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 89.4% of its 85 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.4% of the school's 85 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 68 | 91.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 82 | 71 | 86.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 85 | 76 | 89.4% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Agricultural |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 555 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500876 |
| Exam centre number | 4251084 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lungangeni A/A,mount Frere,5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 367, Mount Frere, 5090 |
| Town | Mount Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu Local Municipality |
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 Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School
Is Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School a public or private school?
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is a public high school.
Does Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's matric pass rate?
89.4% of its 85 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.9%, 2024 86.6%.
How many learners are at Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School?
555 learners and 17 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School?
Its EMIS number is 200500876. Its exam centre number is 4251084.
Where is Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School?
Lungangeni A/A,mount Frere,5090. It is in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 079 726 4267.
Schools near Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School
Malongwe Junior Primary School
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Sihlahleni Primary School
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Mnama Junior Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Mbonda Primary School
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Elukhanyisweni Senior Primary School
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Makaula Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
95.3% matric 2025Mt White Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
81.5% matric 2025Mount White Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.