Public secondary school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mpharane Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mpharane Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matatiele. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Of the 54 learners from Mpharane Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 45 | 81.8% |
| 2024 | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| 2025 | 54 | 43 | 79.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Mpharane Senior Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 8 | 21.1% |
| Accounting | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| Business Studies | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 14 | 12 | 85.7% |
| Geography | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| History | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mpharane Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Mpharane 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.