Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,249

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 221 matric candidates from Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	217	190	87.6%
2024	273	239	87.5%
2025	221	205	92.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	107	77	72.0%
Mathematical Literacy	168	151	89.9%
Physical Sciences	68	58	85.3%
Life Sciences	101	97	96.0%
Agricultural Sciences	20	19	95.0%
Accounting	30	29	96.7%
Business Studies	45	33	73.3%
Economics	54	51	94.4%
Geography	161	136	84.5%
History	135	102	75.6%
English First Additional Language	275	275	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 1,249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 92.8%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 92.8%.
Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, at 1,668 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 92.8%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, at 1,655 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 92.8%).
Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Uitenhage Primary School is a similar size to Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, with 1,338 learners against 1,249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, at 1,275 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.4% against Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 92.8%.
Gamble Street Secondary School is a similar size to Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 92.8%.
Noninzi Luzipho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, at 1,215 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Tinara Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School, at 1,199 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.4% against Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 92.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Solomon Mahlangu 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: 120 Jabavu Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal: P.o. Box 4318, Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage, 6242
Telephone: 041 977 3022
EMIS number: 200100713

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Solomon Mahlangu 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 Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 977 3022, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Solomon Mahlangu 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 Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School the best school in Kariega?

On the numbers that are published, Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's 92.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of GAMBLE STREET SECONDARY SCHOOL at 71.1%.

How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.

How big are the classes at Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School?

Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School reported 1,249 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School?

No. Solomon Mahlangu 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 Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.8%, in 2025. That's up from 87.6% in 2023.

Is Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School?

You can call 041 977 3022. It is located at 120 Jabavu Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242.