Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Matatiele, Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

253

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 36 learners from Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 77.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	32	25	78.1%
2024	47	37	78.7%
2025	36	28	77.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	14	3	21.4%
Mathematical Literacy	33	27	81.8%
Physical Sciences	7	3	42.9%
Life Sciences	47	35	74.5%
Agricultural Sciences	40	37	92.5%
Geography	47	37	78.7%
English First Additional Language	47	47	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 253; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 77.8%.
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 253; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 253; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 77.8%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 253; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 77.8%.
Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 253; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 77.8%.

Matatiele

Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 253; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 253; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 253; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.1% against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 77.8%.
Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 253; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.3% against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 77.8%).
Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School, 1,206 compared with 253; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83% against Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's 77.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Mphahlalatsane 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Sibi A/A, Hebron Location, Matatiele, 4730
Postal: P.o. Box 884, Matatiele, 4730
EMIS number: 200500758

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Mphahlalatsane 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 Mphahlalatsane 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 Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?

On the numbers that are published, Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.8% is lower than SIDINANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 85.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Mphahlalatsane 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 Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School?

Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School reported 253 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School?

No. Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.1% since 2023.

Is Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mphahlalatsane Senior Secondary School?

It is located at Sibi A/A, Hebron Location, Matatiele, 4730.