Public secondary school · Southridge, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Holy Cross Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Southridge, Mthatha, Holy Cross Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Of the 233 learners from Holy Cross Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 304 | 258 | 84.9% |
| 2024 | 249 | 215 | 86.3% |
| 2025 | 233 | 202 | 86.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Holy Cross Senior Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 199 | 151 | 75.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 41 | 82.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 173 | 132 | 76.3% |
| Life Sciences | 231 | 209 | 90.5% |
| Accounting | 18 | 14 | 77.8% |
| Business Studies | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Geography | 231 | 224 | 97.0% |
| History | 76 | 75 | 98.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 238 | 238 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Holy Cross Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Holy Cross 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.