Public secondary school · Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Holomisa Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mqanduli, Holomisa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Holomisa Senior Secondary School entered 175 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.9% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 172 | 75 | 43.6% |
| 2024 | 113 | 99 | 87.6% |
| 2025 | 175 | 152 | 86.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Holomisa Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 24 | 58.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 72 | 67 | 93.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 41 | 31 | 75.6% |
| Life Sciences | 41 | 36 | 87.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 47 | 45 | 95.7% |
| Accounting | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| Business Studies | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 25 | 21 | 84.0% |
| Geography | 88 | 85 | 96.6% |
| History | 47 | 46 | 97.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 113 | 113 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Holomisa Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Holomisa 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.