On this page, you will find the key facts about Somsuswa Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Somsuswa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwamhlanga. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.
768
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 185 matric candidates from Somsuswa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
185
161
87.0%
2024
187
143
76.5%
2025
185
146
78.9%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Somsuswa Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
81
51
63.0%
Mathematical Literacy
106
89
84.0%
Physical Sciences
69
31
44.9%
Life Sciences
69
49
71.0%
Accounting
26
15
57.7%
Business Studies
118
94
79.7%
Economics
103
84
81.6%
English First Additional Language
187
187
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Somsuswa Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Somsuswa Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Admissions
How to apply
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
