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Ludidi Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Ludidi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Matatiele. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 63.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ludidi Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Matatiele, Ludidi Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

384
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ludidi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 65 matric candidates from Ludidi Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 63.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023453986.7%
2024645179.7%
2025654163.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ludidi Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352160.0%
Mathematical Literacy292793.1%
Physical Sciences352468.6%
Life Sciences372670.3%
Agricultural Sciences292482.8%
Geography363186.1%
History271970.4%
English First Additional Language6464100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Ludidi Senior Secondary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 384; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 63.1%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 384; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ludidi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ludidi Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 384; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 63.1%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ludidi Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 384; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 63.1%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ludidi Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 384; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 63.1%.

Matatiele

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

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 384; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ludidi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 384; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ludidi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 384; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.1% against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 63.1%.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 384; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.3% against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 63.1%.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ludidi Senior Secondary School, 1,206 compared with 384; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83% against Ludidi Senior Secondary School's 63.1%.
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 Ludidi Senior Secondary School for 2027

Ludidi Senior Secondary 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
Ludidi A/A, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 1809 4730
Telephone
071 167 3161
EMIS number
200500449

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ludidi 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 Ludidi Senior Secondary School directly, on 071 167 3161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ludidi Senior Secondary 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 Ludidi Senior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?
On the numbers that are published, Ludidi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 63.1% is lower than SIDINANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 85.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Ludidi Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ludidi Senior Secondary School?
Ludidi Senior Secondary School reported 384 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Ludidi Senior Secondary School?
No. Ludidi Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ludidi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Ludidi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 63.1%, in 2025. That's down from 86.7% in 2023.
Is Ludidi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ludidi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ludidi Senior Secondary School?
You can call 071 167 3161. It is located at Ludidi A/A, Matatiele, 4730.
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