Public secondary school · Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Mtengwane Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Qumbu, Mtengwane Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Mtengwane Senior Secondary School entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 57.6% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 75 | 87.2% |
| 2024 | 95 | 67 | 70.5% |
| 2025 | 99 | 57 | 57.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mtengwane Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 10 | 33.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 65 | 25 | 38.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 15 | 75.0% |
| Life Sciences | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| Business Studies | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Economics | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Geography | 60 | 44 | 73.3% |
| History | 60 | 51 | 85.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 95 | 93 | 97.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mtengwane Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Mtengwane 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.