Public secondary school · Umtata Central, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Southernwood Junior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Southernwood Junior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Umtata Central, Mthatha. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Southernwood Junior Secondary School entered 100 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 91 | 95.8% |
| 2024 | 106 | 96 | 90.6% |
| 2025 | 100 | 97 | 97.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Southernwood Junior Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 36 | 48.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 23 | 74.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 51 | 29 | 56.9% |
| Life Sciences | 106 | 79 | 74.5% |
| Geography | 55 | 55 | 100.0% |
| History | 105 | 104 | 99.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 106 | 106 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Southernwood Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Southernwood Junior 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.