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Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre

Private combined school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre, a private combined school serving Mount Frere. Its last matric group achieved a 84.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre is a private combined school in Mount Frere. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

226
Learners
17
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 13 learners from Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre who wrote matric in 2025, 84.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202399100.0%
2024151493.3%
2025131184.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre reported results in 6 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151173.3%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences151493.3%
Agricultural Sciences1515100.0%
Geography1515100.0%
English First Additional Language1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre, 1,767 compared with 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 84.6%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre, 1,742 compared with 226; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 84.6%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 84.6%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 84.6%.

Mount Frere

Zooming into Mount Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre, 1,800 compared with 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 84.6%).
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre, 1,767 compared with 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 84.6%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 84.6%.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre, 1,527 compared with 226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's 84.6%.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre, 1,357 compared with 226; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Badibanise Location, Mt Frere, Mt Frere, 5090
Telephone
039 150 0067
EMIS number
200500058

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre directly, on 039 150 0067, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre the best school in Mount Frere?
On the numbers that are published, Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's matric pass rate of 84.6% is lower than ZINYOSINI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mount Frere besides Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre?
Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre reported 226 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre?
Yes. As a private school, Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's matric results like?
Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.6%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre a public or private school?
Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ikhwezi Lomso Educare Centre?
You can call 039 150 0067. It is located at Badibanise Location, Mt Frere, Mt Frere, 5090.
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