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Sisonke Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sisonke Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kwanobuhle, Kariega. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 66.7%.

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

Sisonke Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

317
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sisonke 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

2023 2024 2025

Of the 30 learners from Sisonke Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 66.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023211990.5%
2024262284.6%
2025302066.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sisonke Senior Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy261973.1%
Life Sciences7457.1%
Business Studies66100.0%
Economics5480.0%
Geography211676.2%
History131184.6%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Sisonke Senior Secondary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 2,290 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Sisonke Senior Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Sisonke Senior Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Sisonke Senior Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Sisonke Senior Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 317; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisonke Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Zooming into Kariega, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sisonke Senior Secondary School.

  • Uitenhage Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 1,338 compared with 317; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisonke Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Sisonke Senior Secondary School's 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 70.4% against Sisonke Senior Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 1,249 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Sisonke Senior Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 1,233 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 71.1% against Sisonke Senior Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sisonke Senior Secondary School, 1,215 compared with 317; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sisonke Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sisonke Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Sisonke 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
Nxukhwebe Street, Kwa Nobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal
P O Box 4332, Kwa-Nobuhle, 6242
Telephone
041 977 7358
EMIS number
200100702

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sisonke 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 Sisonke Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 977 7358, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sisonke 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 Sisonke Senior Secondary School the best school in Kariega?
On the numbers that are published, Sisonke Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 66.7% is lower than SOLOMON MAHLANGU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Sisonke Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sisonke Senior Secondary School?
Sisonke Senior Secondary School reported 317 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sisonke Senior Secondary School?
No. Sisonke 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 Sisonke Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Sisonke Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 66.7%, in 2025. That's down from 90.5% in 2023.
Is Sisonke Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sisonke Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sisonke Senior Secondary School?
You can call 041 977 7358. It is located at Nxukhwebe Street, Kwa Nobuhle, Kariega, 6242.
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