Public secondary school · Mqanduli, Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Ngangolwandle Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mqanduli, Elliotdale, Ngangolwandle Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Ngangolwandle Senior Secondary School entered 102 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 275 | 184 | 66.9% |
| 2024 | 95 | 75 | 78.9% |
| 2025 | 102 | 73 | 71.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Ngangolwandle Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 16 | 33.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 34 | 70.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 35 | 25 | 71.4% |
| Life Sciences | 52 | 39 | 75.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 50 | 43 | 86.0% |
| Accounting | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 23 | 22 | 95.7% |
| Economics | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 53 | 42 | 79.2% |
| History | 51 | 44 | 86.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 96 | 96 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ngangolwandle Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Ngangolwandle 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.