Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Alabama, Alabama, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Alabama Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Alabama, Alabama Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Alabama Secondary School entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 113 | 44 | 38.9% |
| 2024 | 80 | 60 | 75.0% |
| 2025 | 99 | 82 | 82.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Alabama Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 4 | 25.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 64 | 55 | 85.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| Life Sciences | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 22 | 10 | 45.5% |
| Business Studies | 22 | 15 | 68.2% |
| Economics | 22 | 13 | 59.1% |
| Geography | 58 | 52 | 89.7% |
| History | 47 | 38 | 80.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Alabama Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Alabama Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.