Public secondary school · Debe Nek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Kulile Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Debe Nek, Kulile Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Of the 65 learners from Kulile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 69.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 28 | 54.9% |
| 2024 | 60 | 40 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | 65 | 45 | 69.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Kulile Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 10 | 28.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 25 | 17 | 68.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 33 | 21 | 63.6% |
| Life Sciences | 60 | 48 | 80.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 60 | 49 | 81.7% |
| History | 27 | 24 | 88.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 60 | 60 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Kulile Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Kulile 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.