Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Mount Ayliff, Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 170 learners from Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 75.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 213 | 154 | 72.3% |
| 2024 | 166 | 144 | 86.7% |
| 2025 | 170 | 129 | 75.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 126 | 42 | 33.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 126 | 75 | 59.5% |
| Life Sciences | 126 | 104 | 82.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 126 | 104 | 82.5% |
| Business Studies | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 166 | 166 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.