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Msobomvu Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Msobomvu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Butterworth. Its last matric group achieved a 83.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Msobomvu Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Butterworth, Msobomvu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

599
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Msobomvu Senior Secondary School entered 102 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231199075.6%
202414310674.1%
20251028583.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Msobomvu Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics724866.7%
Mathematical Literacy715476.1%
Physical Sciences664568.2%
Life Sciences14312083.9%
Agricultural Sciences635181.0%
Geography806378.8%
History776483.1%
English First Additional Language14314299.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Msobomvu Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 599; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Msobomvu Senior Secondary School, 1,642 compared with 599; is a public combined school, a different phase than Msobomvu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Msobomvu Senior Secondary School, 1,629 compared with 599; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 599; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 599; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.

Butterworth

And within Butterworth itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 599; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 599; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 599; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Msobomvu Senior Secondary School, 931 compared with 599; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.2% against Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Msobomvu Senior Secondary School, 887 compared with 599; is a public combined school, a different phase than Msobomvu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Msobomvu Senior Secondary School for 2027

Msobomvu 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Msobomvu T/Ship, Butterworth, Butterworth, 4960
Postal
P O Box 252 4960
Telephone
073 142 4659
EMIS number
200300381

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Msobomvu 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 Msobomvu Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 142 4659, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Msobomvu 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 Msobomvu Senior Secondary School the best school in Butterworth?
On the numbers that are published, Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than NDABANKULU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 91.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Butterworth besides Msobomvu Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Msobomvu Senior Secondary School?
Msobomvu Senior Secondary School reported 599 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Msobomvu Senior Secondary School?
No. Msobomvu 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 Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 75.6% in 2023.
Is Msobomvu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Msobomvu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Msobomvu Senior Secondary School?
You can call 073 142 4659. It is located at Msobomvu T/Ship, Butterworth, Butterworth, 4960.
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