Public secondary school · Cefane, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.