Public secondary school · Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
James Jolobe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Motherwell, Gqeberha. Its last matric group achieved a 97.8% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about James Jolobe Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Motherwell, Gqeberha, James Jolobe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, James Jolobe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
In 2025, 90 matric candidates from James Jolobe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 83 | 89.2% |
| 2024 | 54 | 45 | 83.3% |
| 2025 | 90 | 88 | 97.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, James Jolobe Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 5 | 31.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 7 | 43.8% |
| Life Sciences | 17 | 13 | 76.5% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Geography | 43 | 41 | 95.3% |
| History | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 54 | 54 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
James Jolobe 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.
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about James Jolobe Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Motherwell, Gqeberha, James Jolobe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, James Jolobe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
In 2025, 90 matric candidates from James Jolobe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 83 | 89.2% |
| 2024 | 54 | 45 | 83.3% |
| 2025 | 90 | 88 | 97.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, James Jolobe Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 5 | 31.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 7 | 43.8% |
| Life Sciences | 17 | 13 | 76.5% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Geography | 43 | 41 | 95.3% |
| History | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 54 | 54 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
James Jolobe 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.