Public secondary school · Upper Gqobonco, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)
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.
Of the 205 learners from Sitoza Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 135 | 93.8% |
| 2024 | 218 | 215 | 98.6% |
| 2025 | 205 | 192 | 93.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Sitoza Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 55 | 55 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 163 | 160 | 98.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 52 | 51 | 98.1% |
| Life Sciences | 136 | 131 | 96.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 136 | 135 | 99.3% |
| Accounting | 42 | 33 | 78.6% |
| Business Studies | 82 | 80 | 97.6% |
| Economics | 82 | 75 | 91.5% |
| Geography | 84 | 84 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 218 | 218 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sitoza Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.