Public secondary school · Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
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.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.