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Xilinxa Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Nqamakwe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75.4%.

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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.

406
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023363494.4%
2024322990.6%
2025574375.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Xilinxa Senior Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10550.0%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences8450.0%
Life Sciences1515100.0%
Agricultural Sciences242395.8%
Economics1717100.0%
Geography1515100.0%
History171694.1%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Xilinxa Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 406; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 406; is a public combined school, a different phase than Xilinxa Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, 1,558 compared with 406; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.6% against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, 1,145 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 75.4%.

Nqamakwe

Zooming into Nqamakwe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School.

  • Blythswood High School teaches considerably more learners than Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, 794 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.4% against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Nomaheya Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, at 510 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.3% against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 75.4%).
  • Jongabantu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, with 482 learners against 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Kwasa English Medium School is a similar size to Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, with 421 learners against 406, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Lukhanyiso Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Xilinxa Senior Secondary School, with 405 learners against 406; is a public combined school, a different phase than Xilinxa Senior 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 Xilinxa Senior Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Xilinxa S.s.s, Box 515, Nqamakwe, 4990
Postal
P.o Box 515, Nqamakwe, 4990
Telephone
071 460 1706
EMIS number
200300663

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Xilinxa Senior 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 Xilinxa Senior Secondary School directly, on 071 460 1706, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Xilinxa Senior 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 Xilinxa Senior Secondary School the best school in Nqamakwe?
On the numbers that are published, Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.4% is lower than JONGABANTU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nqamakwe besides Xilinxa Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nqamakwe, including Blythswood High School.
How big are the classes at Xilinxa Senior Secondary School?
Xilinxa Senior Secondary School reported 406 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Xilinxa Senior Secondary School?
No. Xilinxa Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Xilinxa Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.4%, in 2025. That's down from 94.4% in 2023.
Is Xilinxa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Xilinxa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Xilinxa Senior Secondary School?
You can call 071 460 1706. It is located at Xilinxa S.s.s, Box 515, Nqamakwe, 4990.
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