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Joe Slovo Freedom High School

Public secondary school · Nomonde, Molteno, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Joe Slovo Freedom High School is a public secondary school based in Nomonde, Molteno. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Joe Slovo Freedom High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Nomonde, Molteno, Joe Slovo Freedom High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,122
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Joe Slovo Freedom High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 116 matric candidates from Joe Slovo Freedom High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231249576.6%
202417913575.4%
202511610187.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Joe Slovo Freedom High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics501122.0%
Mathematical Literacy1309673.8%
Physical Sciences321134.4%
Life Sciences323093.8%
Agricultural Sciences3232100.0%
Accounting181477.8%
Business Studies181477.8%
Economics181583.3%
Geography13011487.7%
History13010681.5%
English First Additional Language179179100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Joe Slovo Freedom High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Slovo Freedom High School, 1,607 compared with 1,122; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Joe Slovo Freedom High School's 87.1%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is a similar size to Joe Slovo Freedom High School, with 1,410 learners against 1,122; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Joe Slovo Freedom High School's 87.1%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is a similar size to Joe Slovo Freedom High School, with 1,349 learners against 1,122; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Freedom High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Joe Slovo Freedom High School, at 1,348 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Freedom High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is a similar size to Joe Slovo Freedom High School, with 1,267 learners against 1,122; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Joe Slovo Freedom High School's 87.1%.

Molteno

And within Molteno itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Nceba Public School teaches fewer learners than Joe Slovo Freedom High School, 503 compared with 1,122; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Freedom High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nolitha Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 475 learners against Joe Slovo Freedom High School's 1,122; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Freedom High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molteno High School teaches fewer learners than Joe Slovo Freedom High School, 435 compared with 1,122; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Joe Slovo Freedom High School's 87.1%.
  • Nomonde Public School teaches fewer learners than Joe Slovo Freedom High School, 415 compared with 1,122; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Freedom High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edelweiss Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 412 learners against Joe Slovo Freedom High School's 1,122; is a public primary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Freedom High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Joe Slovo Freedom High School for 2027

Joe Slovo Freedom High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
111 Lonwabo Street, Molteno, Molteno, 5500
Postal
P O Box 45, Molteno, 5500
Telephone
073 209 2041
EMIS number
200600307

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
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 Joe Slovo Freedom High School directly, on 073 209 2041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Joe Slovo Freedom High School the best school in Molteno?
On the numbers that are published, Joe Slovo Freedom High School's 87.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MOLTENO HIGH SCHOOL at 76.7%.
How many other schools are there in Molteno besides Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Molteno, including Nceba Public School.
How big are the classes at Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
Joe Slovo Freedom High School reported 1,122 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
No. Joe Slovo Freedom High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Joe Slovo Freedom High School's matric results like?
Joe Slovo Freedom High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.1%, in 2025. That's up from 76.6% in 2023.
Is Joe Slovo Freedom High School a public or private school?
Joe Slovo Freedom High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
You can call 073 209 2041. It is located at 111 Lonwabo Street, Molteno, Molteno, 5500.
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