Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mqikela Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mqikela Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lusikisiki. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Mqikela Senior Secondary School entered 187 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 88 | 69.3% |
| 2024 | 185 | 144 | 77.8% |
| 2025 | 187 | 145 | 77.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Mqikela Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 95.7% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 70 | 32 | 45.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 60 | 48 | 80.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 70 | 47 | 67.1% |
| Life Sciences | 49 | 41 | 83.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 21 | 18 | 85.7% |
| Geography | 109 | 85 | 78.0% |
| History | 60 | 45 | 75.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 186 | 178 | 95.7% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mqikela Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Mqikela 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.