Public secondary school · Willowvale, Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Willowvale, Idutywa, Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School entered 153 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | 181 | 96.8% |
| 2024 | 182 | 181 | 99.5% |
| 2025 | 153 | 152 | 99.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 100 | 90 | 90.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 82 | 82 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 85 | 84 | 98.8% |
| Life Sciences | 163 | 156 | 95.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 93 | 93 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| History | 73 | 73 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 182 | 182 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Xolilizwe 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.