Public secondary school · Flagstaff, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Flagstaff, Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 281 matric candidates from Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 227 | 195 | 85.9% |
| 2024 | 297 | 267 | 89.9% |
| 2025 | 281 | 246 | 87.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 92 | 40 | 43.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 205 | 171 | 83.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 65 | 51 | 78.5% |
| Life Sciences | 270 | 193 | 71.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 270 | 237 | 87.8% |
| Accounting | 27 | 22 | 81.5% |
| Business Studies | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 204 | 184 | 90.2% |
| History | 79 | 79 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 297 | 296 | 99.7% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Walter Cingo 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.