Public secondary school · Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Waban Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Waban Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Waban Senior Secondary School entered 137 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 92 | 93.9% |
| 2024 | 114 | 92 | 80.7% |
| 2025 | 137 | 131 | 95.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Waban Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 65 | 41 | 63.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 49 | 43 | 87.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 65 | 45 | 69.2% |
| Life Sciences | 65 | 53 | 81.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 27 | 24 | 88.9% |
| Geography | 87 | 86 | 98.9% |
| History | 49 | 46 | 93.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 114 | 114 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Waban Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Waban Senior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.