Overview
Little Flower Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Qumbo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,332 learners and is staffed by 39 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district and achieved a moderate 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 61.8% (126 of 204 candidates).
Little Flower Senior Secondary School Matric Performance
Little Flower Senior Secondary School's NSC pass rate has declined over the past 3 years, from 68.5% in 2023 to 61.8% in 2025 (204 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 204 | 126 | 61.8% |
| 2024 | 207 | 148 | 71.5% |
| 2023 | 146 | 100 | 68.5% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: Little Flower S S S (4291041).
Subject pass rates
Little Flower Senior Secondary School offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 66.1%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 25.5%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 2 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics, Economics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 204 | 52 |
25.5%
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| Physical Sciences | 175 | 115 |
65.7%
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| Life Sciences | 175 | 121 |
69.1%
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| English (FAL) | 204 | 204 |
100.0%
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| Accounting | 29 | 20 |
69.0%
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| Business Studies | 29 | 18 |
62.1%
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| Economics | 29 | 16 |
55.2%
|
| Geography | 175 | 128 |
73.1%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 12 other secondary schools in Qumbu.
Little Flower Senior Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 13.0 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Little Flower Senior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Little Flower Senior Secondary School for 2027?
Little Flower Senior Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Qumbo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,332 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 078 581 7419.
Is Little Flower Senior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Little Flower Senior Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Qumbo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Little Flower Senior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Little Flower Senior Secondary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Qumbo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape community in the Or Tambo Inland district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
Little Flower Senior Secondary School accepts applications directly at the Little Flower Senior Secondary School school office in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The steps and documents required for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Little Flower Senior Secondary School
Call 078 581 7419 to confirm whether Little Flower Senior Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Little Flower S.S.S,Qumbu,5180 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Little Flower Senior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Little Flower Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Little Flower Senior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Or Tambo Inland district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Little Flower Senior Secondary School for the next school year?
Little Flower Senior Secondary School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via phone 078 581 7419 to confirm openings in the Or Tambo Inland district.
What documents do I need to apply at Little Flower Senior Secondary School?
When applying to Little Flower Senior Secondary School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Little Flower Senior Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 078 581 7419.