Gwebityala Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

1,068

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gwebityala Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 1,068; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 86.4%.
Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 1,068; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gwebityala Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 1,068; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.1% against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 86.4%).
Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 1,068; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 86.4%.
Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, with 1,145 learners against 1,068; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 86.4%.

Elliotdale

Ganizulu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, at 1,022 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 86.4%.
Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, at 912 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.5% against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 86.4%.
Jalamba Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, at 831 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's 86.4%.
Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, with 764 learners against 1,068; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gwebityala Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Putuma Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Gwebityala Senior Secondary School, with 758 learners against 1,068; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gwebityala Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

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 Gwebityala Senior Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Khotyana A/A, Elliotdale, 5070
Postal: P O Box 580, Mqanduu, 5080
EMIS number: 200400250

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Gwebityala Senior Secondary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Gwebityala 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 Gwebityala 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 Gwebityala Senior Secondary School the best school in Elliotdale?

On the numbers that are published, Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.4% is lower than GANIZULU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Elliotdale besides Gwebityala Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Ganizulu Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Gwebityala Senior Secondary School?

Gwebityala Senior Secondary School reported 1,068 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Gwebityala Senior Secondary School?

No. Gwebityala 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 Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Gwebityala Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.2% since 2023.

Is Gwebityala Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Gwebityala Senior Secondary School?

It is located at Khotyana A/A, Elliotdale, 5070.