Mt Frere Community School

Mout Frere, Eastern Cape ยท Alfred Nzo West

Independent Combined School

About Mt Frere Community School

Situated in an not specified part of Mout Frere, Eastern Cape, Mt Frere Community School functions as a independent combined school within the Alfred Nzo West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 812 learners with a teaching staff of 40, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 20:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Mt Frere Community School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Mt Frere Community School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Mt Frere Community School reported a total enrollment of 812 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Mt Frere Community School is situated in Mout Frere, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Umzimvubu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: 156 Lubhacweni Aa, Mt Frere, 5100. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 5186, Umtata, 5199.

Curriculum & Academics

Mt Frere Community School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mt Frere Community School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

156 Lubhacweni Aa, Mt Frere, 5100

Mout Frere, Eastern Cape

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Postal

Private Bag X 5186, Umtata, 5199

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 812
Educators 40

Learner:Educator Ratio

20:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
Statusopen
DistrictAlfred Nzo West

EMIS Number

200404016

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.