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Nyaniso Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Nyaniso Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matatiele. Its last matric group achieved a 81% pass rate.

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

Located in Matatiele, Nyaniso Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

440
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nyaniso 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, 84 matric candidates from Nyaniso Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023574578.9%
2024524892.3%
2025846881.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nyaniso Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302170.0%
Mathematical Literacy222195.5%
Physical Sciences302376.7%
Life Sciences302996.7%
Agricultural Sciences3030100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
History2222100.0%
English First Additional Language5252100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Nyaniso Senior Secondary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 440; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 81%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 440; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nyaniso Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyaniso Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 440; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 81%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyaniso Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 440; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 81%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyaniso Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 440; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 81%.

Matatiele

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

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 440; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nyaniso Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 440; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nyaniso Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 440; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.1% against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 81%.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 440; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 81%.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyaniso Senior Secondary School, 1,206 compared with 440; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83% against Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's 81%.
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 Nyaniso Senior Secondary School for 2027

Nyaniso 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nyaniso A/A, Qili Location, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 1199, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
072 938 1560
EMIS number
200500990

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nyaniso 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 Nyaniso Senior Secondary School directly, on 072 938 1560, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nyaniso 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 Nyaniso Senior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?
On the numbers that are published, Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81% 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 Nyaniso 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 Nyaniso Senior Secondary School?
Nyaniso Senior Secondary School reported 440 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Nyaniso Senior Secondary School?
No. Nyaniso 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 Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.9% since 2023.
Is Nyaniso Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nyaniso Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nyaniso Senior Secondary School?
You can call 072 938 1560. It is located at Nyaniso A/A, Qili Location, Matatiele, 4730.
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