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Mbodleni Senior Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mount Frere. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.3%.

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

Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mount Frere. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,527
Learners
38
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Mbodleni 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 Mbodleni Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mbodleni Senior Secondary School entered 193 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.3% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313312997.0%
202418718297.3%
202519318093.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics646093.8%
Mathematical Literacy12312097.6%
Physical Sciences5858100.0%
Life Sciences14514197.2%
Agricultural Sciences817693.8%
Accounting424197.6%
Business Studies424095.2%
Economics423890.5%
Geography6464100.0%
History8787100.0%
English First Additional Language187187100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

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

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,527; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's 93.3%).
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, at 1,742 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbodleni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, with 1,671 learners against 1,527; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, at 1,658 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, at 1,612 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's 93.3%).

Mount Frere

Zooming into Mount Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, with 1,800 learners against 1,527; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,527; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's 93.3%).
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, at 1,658 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, at 1,357 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbodleni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dumsi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbodleni Senior Secondary School, at 1,239 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.2% against Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's 93.3%).
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 Mbodleni Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mpendla A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P O Box 405, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
072 150 1808
EMIS number
200500383

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbodleni 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 Mbodleni Senior Secondary School directly, on 072 150 1808, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbodleni 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 Mbodleni Senior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?
On the numbers that are published, Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.3% 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 Mbodleni 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 Mbodleni Senior Secondary School?
Mbodleni Senior Secondary School reported 1,527 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Mbodleni Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Mbodleni 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 Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Mbodleni Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's down from 97% in 2023.
Is Mbodleni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbodleni Senior Secondary School?
You can call 072 150 1808. It is located at Mpendla A/A, Mount Frere, 5090.
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