Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mount Frere. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

189

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School entered 82 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	83	68	81.9%
2024	71	61	85.9%
2025	82	67	81.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	33	21	63.6%
Mathematical Literacy	38	30	78.9%
Physical Sciences	32	27	84.4%
Life Sciences	71	61	85.9%
Agricultural Sciences	42	34	81.0%
Geography	29	29	100.0%
History	39	27	69.2%
English First Additional Language	71	68	95.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 81.7%.
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 189; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 81.7%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 81.7%.
Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 81.7%.

Mount Frere

Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 81.7%.
Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 81.7%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 81.7%.
Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 189; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's 81.7%.
Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School, 1,357 compared with 189; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Ngiwetsheni A/A, Mount Frere, 5091
Postal: P Bag X92478, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone: 065 522 4855
EMIS number: 200500554

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Khulangophondo Senior 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 Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School directly, on 065 522 4855, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Khulangophondo Senior 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 Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?

On the numbers that are published, Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.7% 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 Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School?

Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School reported 189 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81.9% since 2023.

Is Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School?

You can call 065 522 4855. It is located at Ngiwetsheni A/A, Mount Frere, 5091.