Public secondary school · Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mpingana Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Lusikisiki, Holycross, Mpingana Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Mpingana Senior Secondary School entered 42 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 45 | 77.6% |
| 2024 | 65 | 55 | 84.6% |
| 2025 | 42 | 40 | 95.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mpingana Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 67 | 37 | 55.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 46 | 32 | 69.6% |
| Life Sciences | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 46 | 45 | 97.8% |
| Accounting | 21 | 17 | 81.0% |
| Business Studies | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mpingana Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Mpingana 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.