Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lady Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

477

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School entered 60 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	71	60	84.5%
2024	74	62	83.8%
2025	60	48	80.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	21	8	38.1%
Mathematical Literacy	54	48	88.9%
Physical Sciences	15	10	66.7%
Life Sciences	69	38	55.1%
Agricultural Sciences	15	14	93.3%
Accounting	6	5	83.3%
Business Studies	6	6	100.0%
Economics	6	6	100.0%
Geography	54	53	98.1%
History	30	30	100.0%
English First Additional Language	75	75	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 477; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 80%.
Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 477; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 80%.
Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School, 1,267 compared with 477; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 80%.

Lady Frere

Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 477; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.2% against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 80%.
Lady Frere Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School, 744 compared with 477; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mount Arthur Girls High School is a similar size to Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School, with 555 learners against 477; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.5% against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 80%.
Tambekile Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School, with 509 learners against 477; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 80%.
Cacadu Secondary School is a similar size to Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School, with 495 learners against 477; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's 80%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gcinubuzwe 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: Cumakala Village, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal: Private Bag X 1115, Lady Frere, 5410
EMIS number: 200600211

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.

How do you apply to Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School the best school in Lady Frere?

On the numbers that are published, Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80% is lower than TAMBEKILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Lady Frere besides Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?

Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School reported 477 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?

No. Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

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

Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80%, in 2025. That's down from 84.5% in 2023.

Is Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?

It is located at Cumakala Village, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410.