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Jixini Senior Secondary School

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

Jixini Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mqanduli. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.7%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Jixini Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mqanduli, Jixini Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

378
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Jixini Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Jixini Senior Secondary School entered 146 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313110076.3%
20241148776.3%
202514613189.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Jixini Senior Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1167060.3%
Physical Sciences917076.9%
Life Sciences1149886.0%
Agricultural Sciences575189.5%
Geography807998.8%
English First Additional Language115115100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 378; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jixini Senior Secondary School, 2,116 compared with 378; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Jixini Senior Secondary School, 1,950 compared with 378; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 378, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 378; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.

Mqanduli

And within Mqanduli itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jixini Senior Secondary School, 1,336 compared with 378; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.8% against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jixini Senior Secondary School, 1,318 compared with 378; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jixini Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,142 learners against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 378; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.7% against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,126 learners against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 378; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 65.9% against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jixini Senior Secondary School, 1,021 compared with 378; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.5% against Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Jixini Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Jixini Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Jixini A/A, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P/Bag X 523, Mqanduli, 5080
Telephone
073 570 2773
EMIS number
200400286

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jixini 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 Jixini Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 570 2773, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jixini Senior Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Jixini Senior Secondary School the best school in Mqanduli?
On the numbers that are published, Jixini Senior Secondary School's 89.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DUDUMAYO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 76.8%.
How many other schools are there in Mqanduli besides Jixini Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jixini Senior Secondary School?
Jixini Senior Secondary School reported 378 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Jixini Senior Secondary School?
No. Jixini Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Jixini Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Jixini Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 76.3% in 2023.
Is Jixini Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Jixini Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jixini Senior Secondary School?
You can call 073 570 2773. It is located at Jixini A/A, Mqanduli, 5080.
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