Public secondary school · Lady Frere, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Lady Frere, Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
In 2025, 45 matric candidates from Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| 2024 | 27 | 26 | 96.3% |
| 2025 | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Life Sciences | 27 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| History | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Nonkqubela 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.