Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Alice, Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

264

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 29 matric candidates from Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	25	18	72.0%
2024	51	28	54.9%
2025	29	26	89.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 94.1%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	12	2	16.7%
Mathematical Literacy	39	23	59.0%
Life Sciences	29	16	55.2%
Agricultural Sciences	51	30	58.8%
Business Studies	29	21	72.4%
History	22	16	72.7%
English First Additional Language	51	48	94.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 264; is a public combined school, a different phase than Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.8% against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 89.7%).
Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.1% against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School, 933 compared with 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.

Alice

Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School, 687 compared with 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
Enkwenkwezini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School, 608 compared with 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.5% against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
Alice Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 577 learners against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Jabavu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 497 learners against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
Davidson Preparatory School is noticeably bigger, teaching 445 learners against Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Elukhanyisweni 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 617, Msobomvu Loc, Alice , 5700
Postal: P O Box 617, Alice, 5700
Telephone: 073 416 1696
EMIS number: 200200150

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary 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 Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 416 1696, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary 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 Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School the best school in Alice?

On the numbers that are published, Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than IMINGCANGATHELO HIGH SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Alice besides Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.

How big are the classes at Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School?

Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School reported 264 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School?

No. Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 72% in 2023.

Is Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Elukhanyisweni Senior Secondary School?

You can call 073 416 1696. It is located at 617, Msobomvu Loc, Alice , 5700.