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Masakala Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Masakala Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Matatiele. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

In Matatiele, Masakala Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

379
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Masakala Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Masakala Senior Secondary School entered 31 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023251976.0%
2024333193.9%
20253131100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Masakala Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17741.2%
Mathematical Literacy1616100.0%
Physical Sciences11872.7%
Life Sciences333193.9%
Agricultural Sciences333297.0%
Geography222195.5%
English First Additional Language3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Masakala Senior Secondary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 100%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 379; is a public combined school, a different phase than Masakala Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masakala Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 100%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masakala Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.1% against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 100%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masakala Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 100%.

Matatiele

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

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 379; is a public combined school, a different phase than Masakala Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 379; is a public combined school, a different phase than Masakala Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 100%.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 100%.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masakala Senior Secondary School, 1,206 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Masakala Senior Secondary School's 100%.
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 Masakala Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Masakala Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Malubalube, Masakala A/A, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 250, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
083 596 7606
EMIS number
200500585

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masakala 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 Masakala Senior Secondary School directly, on 083 596 7606, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masakala Senior 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 Masakala Senior Secondary School the best school in Matatiele?
On the numbers that are published, Masakala Senior Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIDINANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.1%.
How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides Masakala Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Masakala Senior Secondary School?
Masakala Senior Secondary School reported 379 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Masakala Senior Secondary School?
No. Masakala Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Masakala Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Masakala Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 76% in 2023.
Is Masakala Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Masakala Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masakala Senior Secondary School?
You can call 083 596 7606. It is located at Malubalube, Masakala A/A, Matatiele, 4730.
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