Public secondary school · Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Vukile Tshwete Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 56 | 78.9% |
| 2024 | 121 | 97 | 80.2% |
| 2025 | 115 | 89 | 77.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 11 | 68.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 106 | 80 | 75.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| Life Sciences | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 87 | 66 | 75.9% |
| Accounting | 13 | 10 | 76.9% |
| Business Studies | 34 | 32 | 94.1% |
| Economics | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| Geography | 93 | 68 | 73.1% |
| History | 88 | 77 | 87.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 122 | 122 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.