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Kwamagxaki Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwamagxaki, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwamagxaki, Gqeberha. Its last matric group achieved a 93.1% pass rate.

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

In Kwamagxaki, Gqeberha, Kwamagxaki Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,655
Learners
45
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 260 learners from Kwamagxaki Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320316581.3%
202417016094.1%
202526024293.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kwamagxaki Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242291.7%
Mathematical Literacy14611478.1%
Physical Sciences242187.5%
Life Sciences262492.3%
Accounting393487.2%
Business Studies736791.8%
Economics2323100.0%
Geography343397.1%
History11310391.2%
English First Additional Language170170100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Kwamagxaki Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is a similar size to Kwamagxaki Secondary School, with 2,290 learners against 1,655; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Kwamagxaki Secondary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,655; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamagxaki Secondary School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Kwamagxaki Secondary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,655; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamagxaki Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamagxaki Secondary School, at 1,601 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1%).

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Kwamagxaki Secondary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,655; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamagxaki Secondary School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Kwamagxaki Secondary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,655; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamagxaki Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamagxaki Secondary School, at 1,601 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1%).
  • Booysen Park Secondary School is a similar size to Kwamagxaki Secondary School, with 1,595 learners against 1,655; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1%.
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 Kwamagxaki Secondary School for 2027

Kwamagxaki 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
2 Ralo Road, Kwamagxaki, Gqeberha, 6201
Postal
P O Box 272, New Brighton, 6200
Telephone
041 463 3966
EMIS number
200100927

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwamagxaki 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 Kwamagxaki Secondary School directly, on 041 463 3966, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwamagxaki 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 Kwamagxaki Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Kwamagxaki Secondary School's 93.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DOUGLAS MBOPA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Kwamagxaki Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Kwamagxaki Secondary School?
Kwamagxaki Secondary School reported 1,655 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Kwamagxaki Secondary School?
No. Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kwamagxaki Secondary School's matric results like?
Kwamagxaki Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 81.3% in 2023.
Is Kwamagxaki Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwamagxaki Secondary School?
You can call 041 463 3966. It is located at 2 Ralo Road, Kwamagxaki, Gqeberha, 6201.
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