Public secondary school · Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Xilinxa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nqamakwe. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Xilinxa Senior Secondary School entered 57 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.4% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 34 | 94.4% |
| 2024 | 32 | 29 | 90.6% |
| 2025 | 57 | 43 | 75.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Xilinxa Senior Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Life Sciences | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| Economics | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| History | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Xilinxa Senior 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.
Xilinxa Senior 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.