Public secondary school · Middledrift, Debe Nek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Josi Marela Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Middledrift, Debe Nek, Josi Marela Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 5 matric candidates from Josi Marela Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 60% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Josi Marela Senior Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| Economics | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| Geography | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Josi Marela Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Josi Marela 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.