Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tsolo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

422

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School entered 62 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 40.3% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	44	39	88.6%
2024	48	43	89.6%
2025	62	25	40.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	18	15	83.3%
Mathematical Literacy	31	31	100.0%
Physical Sciences	18	18	100.0%
Life Sciences	49	28	57.1%
Agricultural Sciences	29	29	100.0%
Geography	19	13	68.4%
History	31	31	100.0%
English First Additional Language	49	49	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 422; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 40.3%.
Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 422; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 40.3%.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 422; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 40.3%.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 422, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 422; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 58.5% against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 40.3%.

Tsolo

K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School, 1,337 compared with 422; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.9% against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 40.3%.
Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School, 1,289 compared with 422; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 70% against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 40.3%.
Drc Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,092 learners against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 422; is a public primary school, a different phase than Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Jenca Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School, 809 compared with 422; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 40.3%.
Tsolo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 732 learners against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 422; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 67.6% against Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's 40.3%.

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 Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Reuben Ntuli Senior 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: Tyeni A/A, Tsolo, 5170
Postal: Reuben Ntuli S.s.s., P.o.box 485, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone: 083 426 0767
EMIS number: 200401286

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Reuben Ntuli 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 Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School directly, on 083 426 0767, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Reuben Ntuli Senior 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 Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School the best school in Tsolo?

On the numbers that are published, Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 40.3% is lower than JENCA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 91.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Tsolo besides Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School?

Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School reported 422 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School?

No. Reuben Ntuli 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 Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 40.3%, in 2025. That's down from 88.6% in 2023.

Is Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Reuben Ntuli Senior Secondary School?

You can call 083 426 0767. It is located at Tyeni A/A, Tsolo, 5170.