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Lupindo Senior Secondary School

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

Welcome to Lupindo Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Tshisa Loc Luphindo Aa, Matatiele. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.1% pass rate.

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Lupindo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tshisa Loc Luphindo Aa, Matatiele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

424
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lupindo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 54 matric candidates from Lupindo Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023424095.2%
2024393897.4%
2025545398.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lupindo Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1212100.0%
Mathematical Literacy272592.6%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Business Studies272696.3%
Geography1212100.0%
History272592.6%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Lupindo Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lupindo Senior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lupindo Senior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 424; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lupindo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.1% against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 98.1%.

Matatiele

Zooming into Matatiele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lupindo Senior Secondary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lupindo Senior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 424; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lupindo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lupindo Senior Secondary School, 1,484 compared with 424; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lupindo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lupindo Senior Secondary School, 1,268 compared with 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lupindo Senior Secondary School, 1,209 compared with 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 98.1%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Lupindo Senior Secondary School for 2027

Lupindo 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
Lupindo, Lupindo A/A, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P.o Box 1865, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
069 150 7832
EMIS number
200500470

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lupindo 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 Lupindo Senior Secondary School directly, on 069 150 7832, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lupindo 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 Lupindo Senior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?
On the numbers that are published, Lupindo Senior Secondary School's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIDINANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.1%.
How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Lupindo 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 Lupindo Senior Secondary School?
Lupindo Senior Secondary School reported 424 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Lupindo Senior Secondary School?
No. Lupindo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lupindo Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Lupindo Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.2% since 2023.
Is Lupindo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lupindo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lupindo Senior Secondary School?
You can call 069 150 7832. It is located at Lupindo, Lupindo A/A, Matatiele, 4730.
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