Public secondary school · Kirkwood, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kirkwood. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Of the 92 learners from Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 51 | 71.8% |
| 2024 | 93 | 81 | 87.1% |
| 2025 | 92 | 84 | 91.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 12 | 63.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 74 | 62 | 83.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 9 | 47.4% |
| Life Sciences | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| Business Studies | 39 | 19 | 48.7% |
| Economics | 39 | 36 | 92.3% |
| Geography | 57 | 46 | 80.7% |
| History | 38 | 31 | 81.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 96 | 96 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Moses Mabida 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.