Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tabankulu, Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,308

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 198 matric candidates from Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	190	145	76.3%
2024	201	175	87.1%
2025	198	180	90.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	73	43	58.9%
Mathematical Literacy	128	102	79.7%
Physical Sciences	60	44	73.3%
Life Sciences	174	102	58.6%
Agricultural Sciences	124	98	79.0%
Accounting	27	19	70.4%
Business Studies	27	24	88.9%
Economics	27	20	74.1%
Geography	114	95	83.3%
History	50	45	90.0%
English First Additional Language	201	199	99.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Osborn Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, with 1,742 learners against 1,308; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mnceba Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, at 1,671 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.1% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%).
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, with 1,658 learners against 1,308; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Jojo Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, with 1,612 learners against 1,308; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.

Tabankulu

Mnceba Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, at 1,671 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.1% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%).
Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, at 1,300 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.1% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%).
Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, with 1,283 learners against 1,308; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, with 1,215 learners against 1,308; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.3% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.
Sukude Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School, with 1,082 learners against 1,308; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's 90.9%.

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 Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School for 2027

Ntabankulu 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: Erf 1039, Tabankulu, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal: P.o. Box 162, Tabankulu, Tabankulu, 5130
Telephone: 039 258 0209
EMIS number: 200500951

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Ntabankulu 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 Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School directly, on 039 258 0209, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Ntabankulu 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 Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School the best school in Tabankulu?

On the numbers that are published, Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.9% is lower than ZWELAKHE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Tabankulu besides Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School?

Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School reported 1,308 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School?

No. Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

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

Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's up from 76.3% in 2023.

Is Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School?

You can call 039 258 0209. It is located at Erf 1039, Tabankulu, Tabankulu, 5090.