Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,275

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 203 learners from Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 70.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	129	106	82.2%
2024	179	150	83.8%
2025	203	143	70.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	53	24	45.3%
Mathematical Literacy	126	114	90.5%
Physical Sciences	37	26	70.3%
Life Sciences	76	64	84.2%
Accounting	12	10	83.3%
Business Studies	52	46	88.5%
Economics	19	17	89.5%
Geography	107	97	90.7%
History	88	64	72.7%
English First Additional Language	179	179	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's 1,275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's 70.4%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's 70.4%.
Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's 70.4%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, at 1,655 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's 70.4%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,275; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Uitenhage Primary School is a similar size to Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, with 1,338 learners against 1,275; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, with 1,249 learners against 1,275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's 70.4%.
Gamble Street Secondary School is a similar size to Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (71.1% against Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's 70.4%).
Noninzi Luzipho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, at 1,215 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Tinara Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School, at 1,199 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.4% against Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's 70.4%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Molly Blackburn 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: 1St Avenue, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal: P O Box 1272, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone: 041 450 6467
EMIS number: 200100525

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Molly Blackburn 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 Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 450 6467, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School the best school in Kariega?

On the numbers that are published, Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.4% is lower than SOLOMON MAHLANGU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.

How big are the classes at Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School?

Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School reported 1,275 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School?

No. Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.4%, in 2025. That's down from 82.2% in 2023.

Is Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School?

You can call 041 450 6467. It is located at 1St Avenue, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242.