Public secondary school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Gxaba Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ngqeleni, Gxaba Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 235 learners from Gxaba Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 207 | 179 | 86.5% |
| 2024 | 211 | 178 | 84.4% |
| 2025 | 235 | 197 | 83.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Gxaba Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.5%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 114 | 88 | 77.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 97 | 90 | 92.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 92 | 69 | 75.0% |
| Life Sciences | 189 | 160 | 84.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 92 | 86 | 93.5% |
| Accounting | 22 | 18 | 81.8% |
| Business Studies | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Economics | 22 | 16 | 72.7% |
| Geography | 97 | 87 | 89.7% |
| History | 97 | 93 | 95.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 211 | 210 | 99.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gxaba Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Gxaba 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.