Public secondary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Kwashushu Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Kwashushu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mount Frere. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 270 matric candidates from Kwashushu Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 268 | 213 | 79.5% |
| 2024 | 292 | 215 | 73.6% |
| 2025 | 270 | 225 | 83.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Kwashushu Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 212 | 71 | 33.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 83 | 71 | 85.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 156 | 89 | 57.1% |
| Life Sciences | 230 | 199 | 86.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 119 | 114 | 95.8% |
| Accounting | 63 | 44 | 69.8% |
| Business Studies | 64 | 64 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 64 | 62 | 96.9% |
| Geography | 115 | 107 | 93.0% |
| History | 74 | 65 | 87.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 296 | 295 | 99.7% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Kwashushu Senior Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kwashushu Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Kwashushu 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.