Public secondary school · Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Siwali Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Siwali Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lusikisiki. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Siwali Senior Secondary School entered 181 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 92 | 84.4% |
| 2024 | 142 | 135 | 95.1% |
| 2025 | 181 | 166 | 91.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Siwali Senior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 90 | 32 | 35.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 52 | 45 | 86.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 57 | 53 | 93.0% |
| Life Sciences | 113 | 109 | 96.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 93 | 90 | 96.8% |
| Accounting | 29 | 17 | 58.6% |
| Business Studies | 49 | 49 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 29 | 22 | 75.9% |
| Geography | 113 | 111 | 98.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 142 | 142 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Siwali Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Siwali 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.