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Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.2% pass rate.

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

Located in Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

686
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 259 matric candidates from Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324621386.6%
202431330697.8%
202525924494.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16916698.2%
Mathematical Literacy14413694.4%
Physical Sciences14314198.6%
Life Sciences19519499.5%
Agricultural Sciences14513391.7%
Geography17517197.7%
History13813799.3%
English First Additional Language313313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 686; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 94.2%).
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 686; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 686; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 94.2%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 686; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 94.2%).
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 686; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 94.2%).

Mount Frere

And within Mount Frere itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 686; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 94.2%.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 686; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 94.2%).
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 686; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 94.2%).
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 686; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 94.2%).
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's 686; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ntsizwa 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
Ntsizwa A/A, Mount Ayliff, 4735
Postal
P O Box 284, Mount Ayliff, 4735
Telephone
079 439 0193
EMIS number
200500984

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntsizwa Senior 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 Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School directly, on 079 439 0193, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntsizwa 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 Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?
On the numbers that are published, Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.2% is lower than ZINYOSINI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mount Frere besides Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School?
Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School reported 686 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School?
No. Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.2%, in 2025. That's up from 86.6% in 2023.
Is Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School?
You can call 079 439 0193. It is located at Ntsizwa A/A, Mount Ayliff, 4735.
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