Public secondary school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Gobinamba Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Umtata, Mthatha, Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
Gobinamba Senior Secondary School entered 100 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 76 | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 79 | 69 | 87.3% |
| 2025 | 100 | 73 | 73.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Gobinamba Senior Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 58 | 43 | 74.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 58 | 46 | 79.3% |
| Life Sciences | 58 | 57 | 98.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 58 | 57 | 98.3% |
| Accounting | 21 | 15 | 71.4% |
| Business Studies | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| Economics | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 79 | 79 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gobinamba Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.