Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ngqeleni. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,261

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School entered 212 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	186	160	86.0%
2024	239	192	80.3%
2025	212	161	75.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.2%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	121	49	40.5%
Mathematical Literacy	119	87	73.1%
Physical Sciences	77	63	81.8%
Life Sciences	77	70	90.9%
Accounting	45	39	86.7%
Business Studies	45	44	97.8%
Economics	45	44	97.8%
Geography	194	152	78.4%
History	118	97	82.2%
English First Additional Language	240	238	99.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, 1,788 compared with 1,261; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.6% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%.
Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, at 1,734 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.4% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%.
Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, with 1,664 learners against 1,261; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 79.6% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%.
Ndamase Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, at 1,657 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.3% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%.
Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, with 1,646 learners against 1,261; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.7% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%).

Ngqeleni

Nogemane Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, with 1,633 learners against 1,261; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%.
Gxaba Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, with 1,400 learners against 1,261; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.8% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%.
Dalibunga Comprehensive High School sits in roughly the same size range as Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, at 1,380 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 65.7% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%.
Ntapane Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, at 1,035 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dimanda Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School, 724 compared with 1,261; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.2% against Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's 75.9%.

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 Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Mqwangqweni A/A, P.o Box 348, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal: P O Box 348, Ngqeleni, 5140
Telephone: 081 523 6931
EMIS number: 200400918

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Pondolwendlovu Comm 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 Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School directly, on 081 523 6931, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Pondolwendlovu Comm 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 Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School the best school in Ngqeleni?

On the numbers that are published, Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.9% is lower than NOGEMANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Ngqeleni besides Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School?

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

How big are the classes at Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School?

Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School reported 1,261 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School?

No. Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's matric results like?

Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.9%, in 2025. That's down from 86% in 2023.

Is Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School?

You can call 081 523 6931. It is located at Mqwangqweni A/A, P.o Box 348, Ngqeleni, 5140.