Mcobololo Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Mcobololo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Cefane, Engcobo. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

531

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mcobololo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

In 2025, 93 matric candidates from Mcobololo Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	57	0	44.0%
2024	79	73	92.4%
2025	93	81	87.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mcobololo Senior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.7%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	20	18	90.0%
Mathematical Literacy	59	53	89.8%
Physical Sciences	15	14	93.3%
Life Sciences	35	33	94.3%
Agricultural Sciences	61	60	98.4%
Accounting	18	17	94.4%
Business Studies	18	16	88.9%
Economics	18	13	72.2%
Geography	46	44	95.7%
English First Additional Language	79	78	98.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcobololo Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 531, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's 87.1%.
Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Mcobololo Senior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's 87.1%.
Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcobololo Senior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 531, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcobololo Senior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's 87.1%.

Engcobo

Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's 87.1%.
Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcobololo Senior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 531, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcobololo Senior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's 87.1%.
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcobololo Senior Secondary School, 1,122 compared with 531, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Tembeni Senior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcobololo Senior Secondary School, 903 compared with 531; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mcobololo 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 Mcobololo Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mcobololo 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: Cefane A/A, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal: Private Bag X6217, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone: 078 250 6347
EMIS number: 200400552

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mcobololo 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 Mcobololo Senior Secondary School directly, on 078 250 6347, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mcobololo 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 Mcobololo Senior Secondary School the best school in Engcobo?

On the numbers that are published, Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.1% is lower than SITOZA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Engcobo besides Mcobololo Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Mcobololo Senior Secondary School?

Mcobololo Senior Secondary School reported 531 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mcobololo Senior Secondary School?

No. Mcobololo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Mcobololo Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.1%, in 2025. That's up from 44% in 2023.

Is Mcobololo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Mcobololo Senior Secondary School?

You can call 078 250 6347. It is located at Cefane A/A, Ngcobo, 5050.