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Vukile Tshwete Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 77.4%.

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Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

855
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vukile Tshwete Secondary School entered 115 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023715678.9%
20241219780.2%
20251158977.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vukile Tshwete Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161168.8%
Mathematical Literacy1068075.5%
Physical Sciences161593.8%
Life Sciences2020100.0%
Agricultural Sciences876675.9%
Accounting131076.9%
Business Studies343294.1%
Economics14964.3%
Geography936873.1%
History887787.5%
English First Additional Language122122100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Vukile Tshwete Secondary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, 1,224 compared with 855; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Fundani High School is a similar size to Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, with 1,170 learners against 855; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School sits in roughly the same size range as Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, at 1,020 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is a similar size to Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, with 1,001 learners against 855; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Sinethemba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, at 933 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's 77.4%.

Keiskammahoek

Zooming into Keiskammahoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vukile Tshwete Secondary School.

  • St Matthews High School is noticeably smaller, with 540 learners against Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's 855; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 79.6% against Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Douglas Ross Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, 419 compared with 855; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sivuyile Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, 410 compared with 855; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • St Matthews Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, 287 compared with 855; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mnandi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, 173 compared with 855; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukile Tshwete Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vukile Tshwete Secondary School for 2027

Vukile Tshwete 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Postal
P O Box 36, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Telephone
073 418 1899
EMIS number
200200885

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vukile Tshwete 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 Vukile Tshwete Secondary School directly, on 073 418 1899, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vukile Tshwete Secondary School?
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.
Is Vukile Tshwete Secondary School the best school in Keiskammahoek?
On the numbers that are published, Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.4% is lower than ST MATTHEWS HIGH SCHOOL's 79.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Keiskammahoek besides Vukile Tshwete Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Keiskammahoek, including St Matthews High School.
How big are the classes at Vukile Tshwete Secondary School?
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School reported 855 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 48 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 Vukile Tshwete Secondary School?
No. Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's matric results like?
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.9% since 2023.
Is Vukile Tshwete Secondary School a public or private school?
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vukile Tshwete Secondary School?
You can call 073 418 1899. It is located at Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670.
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