Public secondary school · Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Mqanduli, Mthatha, Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Of the 164 learners from Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125 | 100 | 80.0% |
| 2024 | 103 | 98 | 95.1% |
| 2025 | 164 | 162 | 98.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 64 | 34 | 53.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 39 | 38 | 97.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 45 | 43 | 95.6% |
| Life Sciences | 67 | 65 | 97.0% |
| Accounting | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 36 | 34 | 94.4% |
| Geography | 76 | 67 | 88.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 103 | 103 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Hlabatshane 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.