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Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Butterworth. Its most recent matric class posted a 97% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Butterworth, Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

359
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School entered 33 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023322990.6%
2024382873.7%
2025333297.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201260.0%
Mathematical Literacy1919100.0%
Physical Sciences171058.8%
Life Sciences392974.4%
Economics211990.5%
Geography392974.4%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 359; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97%).
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 359; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97%.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 359; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97%.

Butterworth

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

  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 359; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97%.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School, 931 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.2% against Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97%.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School, 887 compared with 359; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mgomanzi 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
Mgomanzi A/A, Butterworth, Butterworth, 4960
Postal
P.o Box 1223, Butterworth, Butterworth, 4960
EMIS number
200300329

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mgomanzi 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 Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School the best school in Butterworth?
On the numbers that are published, Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's 97% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NDABANKULU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 91.4%.
How many other schools are there in Butterworth besides Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School?
Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School reported 359 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School?
No. Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. That's up from 90.6% in 2023.
Is Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School?
It is located at Mgomanzi A/A, Butterworth, Butterworth, 4960.
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