Public secondary school · Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Tshongweni Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Tsolo, Tshongweni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Of the 56 learners from Tshongweni Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 11 | 29.7% |
| 2024 | 31 | 22 | 71.0% |
| 2025 | 56 | 49 | 87.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Tshongweni Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 6 | 46.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 6 | 46.2% |
| Life Sciences | 31 | 24 | 77.4% |
| Geography | 31 | 28 | 90.3% |
| History | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Tshongweni Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Tshongweni 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.