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Ntlalo Public Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Newarea, Steynsburg, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

In Newarea, Steynsburg, Ntlalo Public Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ntlalo Public Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ntlalo Public Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Newarea, Steynsburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

532
Learners
17
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ntlalo Public 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 63 matric candidates from Ntlalo Public Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023453782.2%
2024514690.2%
2025635587.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ntlalo Public Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8562.5%
Mathematical Literacy272696.3%
Physical Sciences8562.5%
Life Sciences361850.0%
Geography252288.0%
History2727100.0%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Ntlalo Public Secondary School's 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntlalo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Ntlalo Public Secondary School's 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntlalo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntlalo Public Secondary School, 1,666 compared with 532; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntlalo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Ntlalo Public Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 532; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntlalo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntlalo Public Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 532, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Steynsburg

  • Steynsburg Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntlalo Public Secondary School, at 515 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntlalo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Daluvuyo Primary School is a similar size to Ntlalo Public Secondary School, with 430 learners against 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntlalo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mpumelelo Primary School is a similar size to Ntlalo Public Secondary School, with 396 learners against 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntlalo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Unie teaches fewer learners than Ntlalo Public Secondary School, 348 compared with 532; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntlalo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ntlalo Public Secondary School for 2027

Ntlalo Public 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.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
607 Nkonjane Street, Steynsburg, 5920
Postal
P.o.box 318, Steynsburg, 5920
Telephone
048 884 0362
EMIS number
200600638

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntlalo Public 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 Ntlalo Public Secondary School directly, on 048 884 0362, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntlalo Public 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 Ntlalo Public Secondary School the best school in Steynsburg?
Ntlalo Public Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 87.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Steynsburg besides Ntlalo Public Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Steynsburg, including Steynsburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Ntlalo Public Secondary School?
Ntlalo Public Secondary School reported 532 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Ntlalo Public Secondary School?
No. Ntlalo Public Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ntlalo Public Secondary School's matric results like?
Ntlalo Public Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.3%, in 2025. That's up from 82.2% in 2023.
Is Ntlalo Public Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntlalo Public Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntlalo Public Secondary School?
You can call 048 884 0362. It is located at 607 Nkonjane Street, Steynsburg, 5920.
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