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Osborn Senior Secondary School

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

Welcome to Osborn Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mtfrere, Mount Frere. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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Osborn Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mtfrere, Mount Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,767
Learners
54
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Osborn Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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, 310 matric candidates from Osborn Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202330929194.2%
202431330095.8%
202531028892.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Osborn Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1779955.9%
Mathematical Literacy13612692.6%
Physical Sciences15313487.6%
Life Sciences15313588.2%
Agricultural Sciences16515694.5%
Accounting655990.8%
Business Studies656498.5%
Economics655990.8%
Geography13513096.3%
History9595100.0%
English First Additional Language31331299.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Osborn Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osborn Senior Secondary School, at 1,742 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Osborn Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Osborn Senior Secondary School, with 1,671 learners against 1,767; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Osborn Senior Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osborn Senior Secondary School, at 1,658 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Osborn Senior Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osborn Senior Secondary School, at 1,612 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Osborn Senior Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Osborn Senior Secondary School, with 1,527 learners against 1,767; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Osborn Senior Secondary School's 92.9%).

Mount Frere

Zooming into Mount Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Osborn Senior Secondary School.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Osborn Senior Secondary School, with 1,800 learners against 1,767; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Osborn Senior Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osborn Senior Secondary School, at 1,658 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Osborn Senior Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Osborn Senior Secondary School, with 1,527 learners against 1,767; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Osborn Senior Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osborn Senior Secondary School, at 1,357 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Osborn Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dumsi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Osborn Senior Secondary School, at 1,239 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.2% against Osborn Senior Secondary School's 92.9%).
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 Osborn Senior Secondary School for 2027

Osborn 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
Tshungwana A//A, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
Osborn 5090
Telephone
083 210 5055
EMIS number
200501001

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Osborn 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 Osborn Senior Secondary School directly, on 083 210 5055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Osborn 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 Osborn Senior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?
On the numbers that are published, Osborn Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.9% 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 Osborn 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 Osborn Senior Secondary School?
Osborn Senior Secondary School reported 1,767 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Osborn Senior Secondary School?
No. Osborn Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Osborn Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Osborn Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.2% since 2023.
Is Osborn Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Osborn Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Osborn Senior Secondary School?
You can call 083 210 5055. It is located at Tshungwana A//A, Mount Frere, 5090.
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