Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Zola Township, Tarkastad, Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

575

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 66 matric candidates from Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	36	29	80.6%
2024	42	37	88.1%
2025	66	61	92.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	18	8	44.4%
Mathematical Literacy	24	22	91.7%
Physical Sciences	17	12	70.6%
Life Sciences	22	22	100.0%
Business Studies	12	11	91.7%
Geography	30	28	93.3%
History	25	23	92.0%
English First Additional Language	42	42	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 575; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's 92.4%.
Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 575; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's 92.4%.
Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's 575; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.9% against Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's 92.4%).

Tarkastad

Tarkastad High School sits in roughly the same size range as Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, at 548 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.2% against Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's 92.4%.
Nobubele Public School is a similar size to Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, with 408 learners against 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Tarkastad Primary School teaches fewer learners than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, 389 compared with 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nkosiyakhe Senior Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 268 learners against Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Waayplaatz Primary School teaches fewer learners than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School, 84 compared with 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School for 2027

Raymond Mhlaba 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: 1 Takane Street, Zola Township, Tarkastad, 5370
Postal: P.o. Box 171, Zola Township, Tarkastad, 5370
EMIS number: 200600705

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.

How do you apply to Raymond Mhlaba 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 Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School the best school in Tarkastad?

On the numbers that are published, Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's 92.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TARKASTAD HIGH SCHOOL at 90.2%.

How many other schools are there in Tarkastad besides Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Tarkastad, including Tarkastad High School.

How big are the classes at Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School?

Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School reported 575 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School?

No. Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. That's up from 80.6% in 2023.

Is Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School?

It is located at 1 Takane Street, Zola Township, Tarkastad, 5370.