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Molteno High School

Public secondary school · Molteno, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Molteno High School, a public secondary school serving Molteno. Its most recent matric class posted a 76.7% pass rate.

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Molteno High School is a public secondary school in Molteno. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

435
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Molteno High 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 Molteno High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 43 matric candidates from Molteno High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 76.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023563664.3%
2024332781.8%
2025433376.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Molteno High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11872.7%
Mathematical Literacy222195.5%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences201050.0%
Accounting3266.7%
Business Studies281967.9%
Geography302996.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Molteno High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Molteno High School's 435; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Molteno High School's 76.7%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Molteno High School's 435; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Molteno High School's 76.7%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Molteno High School's 435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molteno High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Molteno High School's 435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molteno High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Molteno High School, 1,267 compared with 435; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Molteno High School's 76.7%.

Molteno

Zooming into Molteno, here are 5 other schools to compare against Molteno High School.

  • Joe Slovo Freedom High School teaches considerably more learners than Molteno High School, 1,122 compared with 435; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.1% against Molteno High School's 76.7%.
  • Nceba Public School is a similar size to Molteno High School, with 503 learners against 435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molteno High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nolitha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molteno High School, at 475 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molteno High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nomonde Public School is a similar size to Molteno High School, with 415 learners against 435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molteno High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edelweiss Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molteno High School, at 412 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molteno High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Molteno High School for 2027

As a public school, Molteno High 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
Hall Street/Straat, Molteno, 5500
Postal
P O Box 90, Molteno, 5500
Telephone
045 967 0167
EMIS number
200600503

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Molteno High 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 Molteno High School directly, on 045 967 0167, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Molteno High 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 Molteno High School the best school in Molteno?
On the numbers that are published, Molteno High School's matric pass rate of 76.7% is lower than JOE SLOVO FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL's 87.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Molteno besides Molteno High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Molteno, including Joe Slovo Freedom High School.
How big are the classes at Molteno High School?
Molteno High School reported 435 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Molteno High School?
Yes, Molteno High 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 Molteno High School's matric results like?
Molteno High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.7%, in 2025. That's up from 64.3% in 2023.
Is Molteno High School a public or private school?
Molteno High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Molteno High School?
You can call 045 967 0167. It is located at Hall Street/Straat, Molteno, 5500.
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