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Moshesh Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Moshesh Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Maluti, Matatiele. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.7%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Moshesh Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Maluti, Matatiele, Moshesh Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

824
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Moshesh Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Moshesh Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023767598.7%
2024837995.2%
202512311996.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Moshesh Senior Secondary School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics451737.8%
Life Sciences454293.3%
Agricultural Sciences4545100.0%
English First Additional Language8383100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Moshesh Senior Secondary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 824; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 824; is a public combined school, a different phase than Moshesh Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshesh Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 824; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshesh Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 824; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 96.7%).
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshesh Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 824; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 96.7%.

Matatiele

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

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 824; is a public combined school, a different phase than Moshesh Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 824; is a public combined school, a different phase than Moshesh Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 824; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 824; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moshesh Senior Secondary School, 1,206 compared with 824; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 96.7%.
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 Moshesh Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Moshesh 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
Queen's Mercy A/A, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
Private Bag X6027, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
060 639 2224
EMIS number
200500744

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Moshesh 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 Moshesh Senior Secondary School directly, on 060 639 2224, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Moshesh 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 Moshesh Senior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?
On the numbers that are published, Moshesh Senior Secondary School's 96.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIDINANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.1%.
How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Moshesh Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Moshesh Senior Secondary School?
Moshesh Senior Secondary School reported 824 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Moshesh Senior Secondary School?
No. Moshesh 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 Moshesh Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Moshesh Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.7% since 2023.
Is Moshesh Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Moshesh Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Moshesh Senior Secondary School?
You can call 060 639 2224. It is located at Queen's Mercy A/A, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730.
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