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Jenca Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Jenca Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Tsolo. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Jenca Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Jenca Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tsolo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

809
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Jenca Senior Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Jenca Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 96 matric candidates from Jenca Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023837894.0%
2024978890.7%
2025968891.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Jenca Senior Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics524688.5%
Mathematical Literacy453577.8%
Physical Sciences513976.5%
Life Sciences544990.7%
Agricultural Sciences3535100.0%
Economics4343100.0%
Geography626096.8%
History463984.8%
English First Additional Language979496.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Jenca Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Senior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 809; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 809; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.5% against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7%).
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 809; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Senior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 809, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Senior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 809; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7%.

Tsolo

Zooming into Tsolo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jenca Senior Secondary School.

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Senior Secondary School, 1,337 compared with 809; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Senior Secondary School, 1,289 compared with 809; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70% against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Drc Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Jenca Senior Secondary School, at 1,092 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jenca Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tsolo High School is a similar size to Jenca Senior Secondary School, with 732 learners against 809; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Dilizintaba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Jenca Senior Secondary School, with 714 learners against 809; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.7% against Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Jenca Senior Secondary School for 2027

Jenca 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Esingeni Store, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o.box 3, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
060 880 0298
EMIS number
200400933

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jenca Senior Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Jenca Senior Secondary School directly, on 060 880 0298, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jenca Senior Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Jenca Senior Secondary School the best school in Tsolo?
On the numbers that are published, Jenca Senior Secondary School's 91.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of K T MCHASA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.9%.
How many other schools are there in Tsolo besides Jenca Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jenca Senior Secondary School?
Jenca Senior Secondary School reported 809 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Jenca Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Jenca Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Jenca Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Jenca Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94% since 2023.
Is Jenca Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Jenca Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jenca Senior Secondary School?
You can call 060 880 0298. It is located at Esingeni Store, Tsolo, 5170.
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