Public secondary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 133 | 129 | 97.0% |
| 2024 | 187 | 182 | 97.3% |
| 2025 | 193 | 180 | 93.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Mbodleni Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 64 | 60 | 93.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 123 | 120 | 97.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 145 | 141 | 97.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 81 | 76 | 93.8% |
| Accounting | 42 | 41 | 97.6% |
| Business Studies | 42 | 40 | 95.2% |
| Economics | 42 | 38 | 90.5% |
| Geography | 64 | 64 | 100.0% |
| History | 87 | 87 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 187 | 187 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.