Public secondary school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| 2024 | 33 | 31 | 93.9% |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 7 | 41.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| Life Sciences | 33 | 31 | 93.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 33 | 32 | 97.0% |
| Geography | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Masakala Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.