Public secondary school · Nomathamsanqa, Addo, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Samkelwe Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Nomathamsanqa, Addo, Samkelwe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 65 matric candidates from Samkelwe Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | 49 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | 90 | 66 | 73.3% |
| 2025 | 65 | 58 | 89.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Samkelwe Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 80 | 60 | 75.0% |
| Life Sciences | 74 | 34 | 45.9% |
| Business Studies | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Economics | 15 | 10 | 66.7% |
| Geography | 75 | 58 | 77.3% |
| History | 41 | 30 | 73.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 90 | 90 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Samkelwe Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Samkelwe 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.