Public secondary school · Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nqweba Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Graaff-Reinet, Nqweba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 63 matric candidates from Nqweba Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | 62 | 88.6% |
| 2024 | 88 | 76 | 86.4% |
| 2025 | 63 | 55 | 87.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Nqweba Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 11 | 68.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 74 | 69 | 93.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 57 | 19 | 33.3% |
| Accounting | 19 | 13 | 68.4% |
| Business Studies | 34 | 21 | 61.8% |
| Geography | 71 | 64 | 90.1% |
| History | 80 | 77 | 96.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 91 | 91 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Nqweba Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Nqweba 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.