Public secondary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Jabavu High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Alice, Jabavu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Jabavu High School entered 90 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 57 | 78.1% |
| 2024 | 117 | 85 | 72.6% |
| 2025 | 90 | 71 | 78.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Jabavu High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 13 | 72.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 99 | 58 | 58.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| Life Sciences | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 47 | 22 | 46.8% |
| Geography | 52 | 41 | 78.8% |
| History | 53 | 37 | 69.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 117 | 117 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Jabavu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Jabavu High 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.