Public secondary school · Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lady Frere, Queenstown. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School entered 148 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 73 | 83.9% |
| 2024 | 75 | 73 | 97.3% |
| 2025 | 148 | 112 | 75.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 | 21 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 47 | 42 | 89.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 19 | 79.2% |
| Life Sciences | 57 | 53 | 93.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 18 | 11 | 61.1% |
| Business Studies | 18 | 15 | 83.3% |
| Economics | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Geography | 57 | 54 | 94.7% |
| History | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 75 | 75 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Nzimankulu 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.
Nzimankulu 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.