Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tsomo, Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

360

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 32 learners from Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	22	20	90.9%
2024	39	38	97.4%
2025	32	29	90.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	12	10	83.3%
Mathematical Literacy	27	27	100.0%
Physical Sciences	12	11	91.7%
Life Sciences	39	35	89.7%
Agricultural Sciences	9	9	100.0%
Geography	30	27	90.0%
History	27	27	100.0%
English First Additional Language	39	39	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 360, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 90.6%.
Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 90.6%.
Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 360, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 90.6%.

Tsomo

Tsomo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 833 learners against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 90.6%.
Gobinamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School, 772 compared with 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.3% against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 90.6%.
Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 707 learners against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.2% against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 90.6%.
Step Ahead Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 676 learners against Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's 360, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Rainbow Preparatory Academy teaches considerably more learners than Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School, 583 compared with 360, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School for 2027

Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi 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: Luthuli A/A, Luthuli Location, Tsomo, 5400
Postal: P.o. Box 744, Luthuli A/A, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone: 082 649 2335
EMIS number: 200300804

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi 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 Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 649 2335, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi 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 Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School the best school in Tsomo?

On the numbers that are published, Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.6% is lower than ZWELIVUMILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Tsomo besides Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School?

Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School reported 360 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School?

No. Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.9% since 2023.

Is Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School?

You can call 082 649 2335. It is located at Luthuli A/A, Luthuli Location, Tsomo, 5400.