Public secondary school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ngqeleni, Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School entered 78 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.6% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 32 | 84.2% |
| 2024 | 55 | 54 | 98.2% |
| 2025 | 78 | 73 | 93.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
| Life Sciences | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 24 | 22 | 91.7% |
| Geography | 49 | 48 | 98.0% |
| History | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Ngqeleni 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.