Public secondary school · Cradock 5880, Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Michausdal Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Cradock 5880, Cradock, Michausdal Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 121 matric candidates from Michausdal Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 70.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 76 | 72.4% |
| 2024 | 85 | 68 | 80.0% |
| 2025 | 121 | 85 | 70.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Michausdal Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 84 | 71 | 84.5% |
| Life Sciences | 28 | 9 | 32.1% |
| Accounting | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| Business Studies | 43 | 36 | 83.7% |
| Geography | 40 | 22 | 55.0% |
| History | 39 | 29 | 74.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 86 | 86 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Michausdal Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Michausdal 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.