Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ndlvana Location, King Williams Town. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

189

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School entered 23 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	21	11	52.4%
2024	15	14	93.3%
2025	23	22	95.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	15	15	100.0%
Life Sciences	15	14	93.3%
Agricultural Sciences	15	14	93.3%
History	15	15	100.0%
English First Additional Language	15	15	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.2% against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 95.7%).
Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 189; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 95.7%.
Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 95.7%.
Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 95.7%.
Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 189, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 189, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.3% against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 95.7%.
Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 189; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 95.7%.
Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School, 1,174 compared with 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School, 1,135 compared with 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mpumelelo 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: Mpumelelo Sss, Ndevana, Bcm, 5600
Postal: P.o Box 2092, Ndevana Location, King William's Town, 5600
EMIS number: 200200500

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Mpumelelo 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 Mpumelelo Senior Secondary 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 Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School the best school in King Williams Town?

On the numbers that are published, Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's 95.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL at 92.3%.

How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.

How big are the classes at Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School?

Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School reported 189 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School?

No. Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

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

Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. That's up from 52.4% in 2023.

Is Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Mpumelelo Senior Secondary School?

It is located at Mpumelelo Sss, Ndevana, Bcm, 5600.