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Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School

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

Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is a public secondary school in Mount Frere. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.4%.

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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.

555
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Agricultural
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023746891.9%
2024827186.6%
2025857689.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics823643.9%
Physical Sciences664162.1%
Life Sciences827793.9%
Agricultural Sciences828097.6%
Economics161593.8%
English First Additional Language8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 89.4%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 555; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School, 1,671 compared with 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.1% against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 89.4%).
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School, 1,658 compared with 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 89.4%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School, 1,612 compared with 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 89.4%.

Mount Frere

And within Mount Frere itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 89.4%.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 89.4%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School, 1,658 compared with 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 89.4%.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 555; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 89.4%.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's 555; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lungangeni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P O Box 367, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
079 726 4267
EMIS number
200500876

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tyelimhlophe Agricultural 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 Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School directly, on 079 726 4267, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tyelimhlophe Agricultural 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 Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School the best school in Mount Frere?
On the numbers that are published, Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's matric pass rate of 89.4% 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 Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School?
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School reported 555 learners and 17 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 Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School?
Yes, Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's matric results like?
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.9% since 2023.
Is Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School a public or private school?
Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tyelimhlophe Agricultural School?
You can call 079 726 4267. It is located at Lungangeni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090.
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