Public secondary school · Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Masakhane Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Masakhane Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Wittenberg, Sterkspruit. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
Masakhane Senior Secondary School entered 40 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72.5% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | 24 | 77.4% |
| 2024 | 40 | 33 | 82.5% |
| 2025 | 40 | 29 | 72.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Masakhane Senior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 9 | 56.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 24 | 22 | 91.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 17 | 77.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 21 | 19 | 90.5% |
| Business Studies | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| Economics | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Geography | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| History | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Masakhane Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
As a public school, Masakhane 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.