Public secondary school · Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Colosa Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Idutywa, Colosa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
In 2025, 121 matric candidates from Colosa Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 108 | 98.2% |
| 2024 | 96 | 96 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 121 | 111 | 91.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Colosa Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 46 | 95.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 42 | 40 | 95.2% |
| Life Sciences | 78 | 78 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 51 | 51 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Economics | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 29 | 28 | 96.6% |
| History | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 96 | 96 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Colosa Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Colosa 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.