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Khanya Secondary School

Private secondary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Mthatha, Khanya Secondary School operates as a private secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 40.7%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Khanya Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Khanya Secondary School is a private secondary school serving families in and around Mthatha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

59
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Khanya Secondary School 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

Khanya Secondary School entered 27 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 40.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023342470.6%
2024341955.9%
2025271140.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khanya Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13646.2%
Mathematical Literacy211571.4%
Physical Sciences9666.7%
Life Sciences24937.5%
Agricultural Sciences16743.8%
Accounting4250.0%
Business Studies11763.6%
Economics9444.4%
Geography241250.0%
History211676.2%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Khanya Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khanya Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 59; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Khanya Secondary School's 40.7%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Khanya Secondary School's 59; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Khanya Secondary School's 40.7%.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Khanya Secondary School's 59; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Khanya Secondary School's 40.7%.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Khanya Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 59, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Khanya Secondary School.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Khanya Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 59; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 58.5% against Khanya Secondary School's 40.7%.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Khanya Secondary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khanya Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 59; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Khanya Secondary School's 40.7%.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Khanya Secondary School's 59; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Khanya Secondary School's 40.7%.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Khanya Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 59, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Khanya Secondary School.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Khanya Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 59; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 58.5% against Khanya Secondary School's 40.7%.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Khanya Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 59; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.1% against Khanya Secondary School's 40.7%.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
92 1St Avenue Ncambedlana, Hilcrest, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
047 534 2138
EMIS number
200401410

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khanya Secondary 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 Khanya Secondary School directly, on 047 534 2138, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khanya Secondary School?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Khanya Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?
On the numbers that are published, Khanya Secondary School's matric pass rate of 40.7% is lower than ZIMELE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Khanya Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Khanya Secondary School?
Khanya Secondary School reported 59 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Khanya Secondary School?
Yes. As a private school, Khanya Secondary School 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 Khanya Secondary School's matric results like?
Khanya Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 40.7%, in 2025. That's down from 70.6% in 2023.
Is Khanya Secondary School a public or private school?
Khanya Secondary School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Khanya Secondary School?
You can call 047 534 2138. It is located at 92 1St Avenue Ncambedlana, Hilcrest, Mthatha, 5099.
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