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Khwaza Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Khwaza Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Cofimvaba. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.9% pass rate.

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Khwaza Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Cofimvaba. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

464
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Khwaza 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

2023 2024 2025

Khwaza Senior Secondary School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023423992.9%
2024453884.4%
2025595694.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khwaza Senior Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16850.0%
Mathematical Literacy292689.7%
Physical Sciences161381.3%
Life Sciences211781.0%
Agricultural Sciences191684.2%
Business Studies241979.2%
Geography262492.3%
History292793.1%
English First Additional Language4545100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Khwaza Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwaza Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 464, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 94.9%).
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Khwaza Senior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwaza Senior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 464, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwaza Senior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 94.9%.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Khwaza Senior Secondary School.

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Khwaza Senior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • St James Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwaza Senior Secondary School, 887 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwaza Senior Secondary School, 684 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.4% against Khwaza Senior Secondary School's 94.9%).
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khwaza Senior Secondary School, at 618 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Khwaza Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Khwaza 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
Ntshingeni A/A, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal
P.o.box 32 , St.marks, Cofimvaba, 5380
Telephone
082 637 9688
EMIS number
200600335

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khwaza 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 Khwaza Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 637 9688, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khwaza 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 Khwaza Senior Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
On the numbers that are published, Khwaza Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.9% is lower than DALIWONGA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cofimvaba besides Khwaza Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Khwaza Senior Secondary School?
Khwaza Senior Secondary School reported 464 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Khwaza Senior Secondary School?
No. Khwaza 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 Khwaza Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Khwaza Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.9% since 2023.
Is Khwaza Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Khwaza Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khwaza Senior Secondary School?
You can call 082 637 9688. It is located at Ntshingeni A/A, Cofimvaba, 5380.
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