Public secondary school · Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mgudlwa Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mgudlwa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Engcobo. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Mgudlwa Senior Secondary School entered 53 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 | 0 | 34.0% |
| 2024 | 44 | 41 | 93.2% |
| 2025 | 53 | 42 | 79.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Mgudlwa Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 10 | 45.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 8 | 61.5% |
| Life Sciences | 36 | 32 | 88.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Geography | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| History | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mgudlwa 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, Mgudlwa 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.