Kwashushu Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

490

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashushu Senior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashushu Senior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 490; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwashushu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.1% against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.

Mount Frere

Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashushu Senior Secondary School, 1,800 compared with 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashushu Senior Secondary School, 1,767 compared with 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashushu Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 490; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashushu Senior Secondary School, 1,357 compared with 490; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwashushu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Kwashushu Senior Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: , Toleni A/A, Mount Frere, 5091
Postal: P O Box 316, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone: 076 159 8612
EMIS number: 200500213

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Kwashushu 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 Kwashushu Senior Secondary School directly, on 076 159 8612, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Kwashushu 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 Kwashushu Senior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?

On the numbers that are published, Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than ZINYOSINI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Mount Frere besides Kwashushu Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Kwashushu Senior Secondary School?

Kwashushu Senior Secondary School reported 490 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Kwashushu Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Kwashushu Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Kwashushu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 79.5% in 2023.

Is Kwashushu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Kwashushu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Kwashushu Senior Secondary School?

You can call 076 159 8612. It is located at , Toleni A/A, Mount Frere, 5091.