Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

399

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 399; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 100%.
Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 399; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 100%.
Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 399; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.9% against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 100%.

Lady Frere

Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, 789 compared with 399; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.2% against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 100%.
Lady Frere Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 744 learners against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mount Arthur Girls High School sits in roughly the same size range as Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, at 555 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.5% against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 100%.
Tambekile Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, at 509 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 100%).
Cacadu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School, at 495 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.8% against Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 100%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Macubeni A/A, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal: Private Bag X1113, Lady Frere, Lady Free, 5410
Telephone: 071 481 6095
EMIS number: 200600614

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Nonkqubela 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 Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School directly, on 071 481 6095, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School the best school in Lady Frere?

On the numbers that are published, Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TAMBEKILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 100%.

How many other schools are there in Lady Frere besides Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School?

Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School reported 399 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School?

No. Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

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

Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 88.2% in 2023.

Is Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Nonkqubela Senior Secondary School?

You can call 071 481 6095. It is located at Macubeni A/A, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410.