Masibonisane Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Masibonisane Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Masibonisane Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in King William's Town, King Williams Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

274

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Masibonisane 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 40 learners from Masibonisane Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 65% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	37	28	75.7%
2024	45	33	73.3%
2025	40	26	65.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Masibonisane Senior Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	10	9	90.0%
Mathematical Literacy	35	27	77.1%
Physical Sciences	10	8	80.0%
Life Sciences	45	31	68.9%
Agricultural Sciences	45	31	68.9%
History	35	29	82.9%
English First Additional Language	45	45	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School, 1,224 compared with 274; is a public combined school, a different phase than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 65%.
Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School, 1,170 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 65%.
Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School, 1,020 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 65%.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School, 1,001 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 67.6% against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 65%.
Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.4% against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 65%.

King Williams Town

Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 274, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.3% against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 65%.
Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's 65%.
Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School, 1,174 compared with 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School, 1,135 compared with 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masibonisane Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Masibonisane Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Masibonisane 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: Qawukeni Location, King Williams Town, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal: P O Box 4711, King Williams Town, 5600
Telephone: 071 697 1914
EMIS number: 200200424

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Masibonisane 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 Masibonisane Senior Secondary School directly, on 071 697 1914, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Masibonisane 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 Masibonisane Senior Secondary School the best school in King Williams Town?

On the numbers that are published, Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 65% is lower than WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL's 92.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Masibonisane Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.

How big are the classes at Masibonisane Senior Secondary School?

Masibonisane Senior Secondary School reported 274 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Masibonisane Senior Secondary School?

No. Masibonisane 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 Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Masibonisane Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65%, in 2025. That's down from 75.7% in 2023.

Is Masibonisane Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Masibonisane Senior Secondary School?

You can call 071 697 1914. It is located at Qawukeni Location, King Williams Town, King Willams Town, 5600.