Jikindaba Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Jikindaba Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lusikisiki, Holycross. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,097

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Jikindaba Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 156 matric candidates from Jikindaba Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	128	110	85.9%
2024	143	128	89.5%
2025	156	132	84.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Jikindaba Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	86	53	61.6%
Mathematical Literacy	57	47	82.5%
Physical Sciences	59	44	74.6%
Life Sciences	59	55	93.2%
Agricultural Sciences	36	34	94.4%
Accounting	27	25	92.6%
Business Studies	52	52	100.0%
Economics	27	27	100.0%
Geography	55	55	100.0%
History	32	32	100.0%
English First Additional Language	143	143	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jikindaba Senior Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 1,097; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.6% against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 84.6%.
Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jikindaba Senior Secondary School, 1,734 compared with 1,097; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 84.6%.
Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 1,097; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 84.6%.
Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 1,097; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.3% against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 84.6%.
Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 1,097; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.7% against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 84.6%.

Holycross

Mhlanga Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Jikindaba Senior Secondary School, with 1,465 learners against 1,097; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jikindaba Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 84.6%.
Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Jikindaba Senior Secondary School, with 789 learners against 1,097; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 84.6%.
Mpingana Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Jikindaba Senior Secondary School, 629 compared with 1,097; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.2% against Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's 84.6%.
Kwamatambo Senior Primary School teaches fewer learners than Jikindaba Senior Secondary School, 485 compared with 1,097; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jikindaba Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Mketengeni Junior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Jikindaba Senior Secondary School, 460 compared with 1,097; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jikindaba Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Jikindaba Senior Secondary School for 2027

Jikindaba 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: Ramzi A/A, Lusikisiki, Lusikisiki, 4820
Postal: P O Box 30 4811
Telephone: 073 181 7111
EMIS number: 200500334

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Jikindaba 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 Jikindaba Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 181 7111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Jikindaba 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 Jikindaba Senior Secondary School the best school in Holycross?

On the numbers that are published, Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.6% is lower than ZWELIBONGILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Holycross besides Jikindaba Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Holycross, including Mhlanga Junior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Jikindaba Senior Secondary School?

Jikindaba Senior Secondary School reported 1,097 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Jikindaba Senior Secondary School?

No. Jikindaba Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Jikindaba Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.9% since 2023.

Is Jikindaba Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Jikindaba Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Jikindaba Senior Secondary School?

You can call 073 181 7111. It is located at Ramzi A/A, Lusikisiki, Lusikisiki, 4820.