Public secondary school · Rhini, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Rhini, Grahamstown, T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 94 matric candidates from T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 43 | 75.4% |
| 2024 | 71 | 50 | 70.4% |
| 2025 | 94 | 75 | 79.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.6%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 64 | 53 | 82.8% |
| Business Studies | 29 | 7 | 24.1% |
| Economics | 31 | 11 | 35.5% |
| Geography | 19 | 8 | 42.1% |
| History | 40 | 35 | 87.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 71 | 70 | 98.6% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
T E M Mrwetyana 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.