Public secondary school · Southernwood, Libode, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Mangala Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Southernwood, Libode, Mangala Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 171 learners from Mangala Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 217 | 193 | 88.9% |
| 2024 | 215 | 185 | 86.0% |
| 2025 | 171 | 158 | 92.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mangala Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 97.3%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 119 | 98 | 82.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 96 | 79 | 82.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 81 | 74 | 91.4% |
| Life Sciences | 176 | 151 | 85.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 29 | 27 | 93.1% |
| Accounting | 38 | 28 | 73.7% |
| Business Studies | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Economics | 38 | 30 | 78.9% |
| Geography | 149 | 145 | 97.3% |
| History | 96 | 83 | 86.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 215 | 202 | 94.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mangala Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Mangala 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.