Public secondary school · Xhorha, Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Xhorha, Elliotdale, Gwebityala Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 264 matric candidates from Gwebityala Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 211 | 184 | 87.2% |
| 2024 | 246 | 227 | 92.3% |
| 2025 | 264 | 228 | 86.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Gwebityala Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 132 | 69 | 52.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 114 | 107 | 93.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 104 | 86 | 82.7% |
| Life Sciences | 215 | 205 | 95.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 105 | 99 | 94.3% |
| Accounting | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 111 | 108 | 97.3% |
| History | 112 | 112 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 246 | 246 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gwebityala Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Gwebityala 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.