Khutliso Daniels Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rhini, Grahamstown. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

727

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 100 matric candidates from Khutliso Daniels Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	84	81	96.4%
2024	86	79	91.9%
2025	100	89	89.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	23	18	78.3%
Mathematical Literacy	63	57	90.5%
Physical Sciences	14	14	100.0%
Life Sciences	17	17	100.0%
Accounting	11	9	81.8%
Business Studies	72	64	88.9%
Economics	34	25	73.5%
History	52	47	90.4%
English First Additional Language	86	86	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 727; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89%.
Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 727; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89%.
Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, 1,653 compared with 727; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khutliso Daniels Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89%.
Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, 1,514 compared with 727; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khutliso Daniels Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 727; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89%.

Grahamstown

Nombulelo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, at 895 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.8% against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89%.
T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, at 858 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.8% against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89%.
Mary Waters Secondary School is a similar size to Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, with 854 learners against 727; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89%.
Ntsika Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, with 827 learners against 727; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.4% against Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89%).
George Dickerson Primary School is a similar size to Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, with 757 learners against 727; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khutliso Daniels Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Khutliso Daniels Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Khutliso Daniels 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: Corner Of Ncame & Ext 4, Grahamstown, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal: P O Box 84, Grahamstown, 6140
Telephone: 078 682 3679
EMIS number: 200100382

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Khutliso Daniels 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 Khutliso Daniels Secondary School directly, on 078 682 3679, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Khutliso Daniels 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 Khutliso Daniels Secondary School the best school in Grahamstown?

On the numbers that are published, Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's 89% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NTSIKA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 87.4%.

How many other schools are there in Grahamstown besides Khutliso Daniels Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Khutliso Daniels Secondary School?

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School reported 727 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Khutliso Daniels Secondary School?

No. Khutliso Daniels Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's matric results like?

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's down from 96.4% in 2023.

Is Khutliso Daniels Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Khutliso Daniels Secondary School?

You can call 078 682 3679. It is located at Corner Of Ncame & Ext 4, Grahamstown, Grahamstown, 6139.