Public secondary school · Nqamakwe, Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nqamakwe, Butterworth. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 7 matric candidates from Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 11 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Accounting | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Economics | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Ngubesizwe 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.