Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 67; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 71.4%.
Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 67; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 67; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 71.4%.
Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 67; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.6% against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 71.4%.
Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 67; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 71.4%.

Butterworth

Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 67; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.6% against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 71.4%.
Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 67; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 71.4%.
Lamplough Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School, 1,059 compared with 67; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.7% against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 71.4%.
Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 931 learners against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 67; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.2% against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 71.4%.
S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 67; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Mkiva A/A, Nqamakwe, 4990
Postal: P O Box 1213, Butterworth, 4960
Telephone: 078 159 4468
EMIS number: 200300443

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Ngubesizwe 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 Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School directly, on 078 159 4468, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School the best school in Butterworth?

On the numbers that are published, Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.4% 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 Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.

How big are the classes at Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School?

Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School reported 67 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.4%, in 2025. That's down from 88.9% in 2023.

Is Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School?

You can call 078 159 4468. It is located at Mkiva A/A, Nqamakwe, 4990.