Public secondary school · Cala, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Cala Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Cala, Cala Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 116 learners from Cala Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 123 | 94 | 76.4% |
| 2024 | 100 | 97 | 97.0% |
| 2025 | 116 | 112 | 96.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Cala Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 20 | 83.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 76 | 61 | 80.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 14 | 70.0% |
| Life Sciences | 43 | 38 | 88.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 76 | 70 | 92.1% |
| Accounting | 24 | 19 | 79.2% |
| Business Studies | 57 | 55 | 96.5% |
| Economics | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| Geography | 23 | 21 | 91.3% |
| History | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 100 | 100 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Cala Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Cala Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.