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Sitoza Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Upper Gqobonco, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Sitoza Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Upper Gqobonco, Engcobo. Its last matric group achieved a 93.7% pass rate.

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

In Upper Gqobonco, Engcobo, Sitoza Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,513
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sitoza Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 205 learners from Sitoza Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314413593.8%
202421821598.6%
202520519293.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sitoza Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5555100.0%
Mathematical Literacy16316098.2%
Physical Sciences525198.1%
Life Sciences13613196.3%
Agricultural Sciences13613599.3%
Accounting423378.6%
Business Studies828097.6%
Economics827591.5%
Geography8484100.0%
English First Additional Language218218100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Sitoza Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sitoza Senior Secondary School, at 1,527 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is a similar size to Sitoza Senior Secondary School, with 1,400 learners against 1,513; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Sitoza Senior Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sitoza Senior Secondary School, at 1,310 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sitoza Senior Secondary School, at 1,219 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Sitoza Senior Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Cala Village Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Sitoza Senior Secondary School, with 1,213 learners against 1,513; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sitoza Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Sitoza Senior Secondary School's 93.7%.

Engcobo

And within Engcobo itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sitoza Senior Secondary School, at 1,310 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sitoza Senior Secondary School, at 1,219 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Sitoza Senior Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sitoza Senior Secondary School, at 1,122 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 903 learners against Sitoza Senior Secondary School's 1,513; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sitoza Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzikayise Dalasile Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 851 learners against Sitoza Senior Secondary School's 1,513; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Sitoza Senior Secondary School's 93.7%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Sitoza Senior Secondary School for 2027

Sitoza 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
Upper Gqobonco A/A, Boklein, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 147, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone
073 936 8105
EMIS number
200401009

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sitoza 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 Sitoza Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 936 8105, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sitoza 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 Sitoza Senior Secondary School the best school in Engcobo?
On the numbers that are published, Sitoza Senior Secondary School's 93.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MZIKAYISE DALASILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.7%.
How many other schools are there in Engcobo besides Sitoza Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Pakamani Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sitoza Senior Secondary School?
Sitoza Senior Secondary School reported 1,513 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Sitoza Senior Secondary School?
No. Sitoza Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sitoza Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Sitoza Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.8% since 2023.
Is Sitoza Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sitoza Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sitoza Senior Secondary School?
You can call 073 936 8105. It is located at Upper Gqobonco A/A, Boklein, Ngcobo, 5050.
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