Public secondary school · Tbu, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Mkapusi Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mkapusi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tbu. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 35 matric candidates from Mkapusi Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 36 | 94.7% |
| 2024 | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Mkapusi Senior Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Life Sciences | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 38 | 33 | 86.8% |
| History | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Mkapusi Senior Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mkapusi Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Mkapusi 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.