Public secondary school, agricultural specialisation · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mount Frere, Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School entered 85 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.4% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 68 | 91.9% |
| 2024 | 82 | 71 | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 85 | 76 | 89.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 82 | 36 | 43.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 66 | 41 | 62.1% |
| Life Sciences | 82 | 77 | 93.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 82 | 80 | 97.6% |
| Economics | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 82 | 82 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural 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.