Public secondary school · Libode, Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Mbongweni Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Libode, Qumbu, Mbongweni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 50 matric candidates from Mbongweni Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 68% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 30 | 73.2% |
| 2024 | 27 | 20 | 74.1% |
| 2025 | 50 | 34 | 68.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mbongweni Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 15 | 83.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Life Sciences | 27 | 19 | 70.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 18 | 15 | 83.3% |
| History | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 27 | 23 | 85.2% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mbongweni Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Mbongweni 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.