Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mount Frere. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

424

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School entered 85 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 60% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	76	56	73.7%
2024	96	79	82.3%
2025	85	51	60.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	37	27	73.0%
Mathematical Literacy	60	48	80.0%
Physical Sciences	36	28	77.8%
Life Sciences	78	62	79.5%
Agricultural Sciences	33	33	100.0%
Accounting	19	10	52.6%
Business Studies	18	11	61.1%
Economics	19	11	57.9%
Geography	46	43	93.5%
History	42	41	97.6%
English First Additional Language	96	94	97.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 424; is a public combined school, a different phase than Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 60%.

Mount Frere

Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 424; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School, 1,357 compared with 424; is a public combined school, a different phase than Manzamnyama 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 Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Manzamnyama 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: Mabobo A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal: Po Box 92917, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone: 073 727 2205
EMIS number: 200501408

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Manzamnyama 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 Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 727 2205, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

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

On the numbers that are published, Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 60% 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 Manzamnyama 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 Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School?

Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School reported 424 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School?

No. Manzamnyama 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 Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 60%, in 2025. That's down from 73.7% in 2023.

Is Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School?

You can call 073 727 2205. It is located at Mabobo A/A, Mount Frere, 5090.