Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School
📍 Ngqeleni, Ntlaza, Eastern Cape
Learners
1,734
Educators
44
Learners (2025)
1,657
Educators (2025)
51
Learner : Educator
32.5:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
87.3%
About this school
Overview
Ndamase Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Ngqeleni, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,657 learners and is staffed by 51 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 32:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Or Tambo Coastal education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 87.3% (363 of 416 candidates).
National Senior Certificate
Ndamase Senior Secondary School Matric Performance
Ndamase Senior Secondary School's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 88.0% in 2023 to 87.3% in 2025 (416 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 416 | 363 | 87.3% |
| 2024 | 298 | 292 | 98.0% |
| 2023 | 276 | 243 | 88.0% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: Ndamase Senior Secondary School (4281033).
2025 NSC subjects
Subject pass rates
Ndamase Senior Secondary School offered 11 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 88.6%. History performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 64.0%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (History).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 253 | 162 |
64.0%
|
| Mathematical Literacy | 164 | 149 |
90.9%
|
| Physical Sciences | 209 | 173 |
82.8%
|
| Life Sciences | 218 | 201 |
92.2%
|
| English (FAL) | 417 | 415 |
99.5%
|
| Accounting | 80 | 63 |
78.8%
|
| Business Studies | 181 | 162 |
89.5%
|
| Economics | 79 | 69 |
87.3%
|
| Geography | 182 | 168 |
92.3%
|
| History | 128 | 128 |
100.0%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 125 | 113 |
90.4%
|
Mathematics
64.0%
253 wrote · 162 achieved
Mathematical Literacy
90.9%
164 wrote · 149 achieved
Physical Sciences
82.8%
209 wrote · 173 achieved
Life Sciences
92.2%
218 wrote · 201 achieved
English (FAL)
99.5%
417 wrote · 415 achieved
Accounting
78.8%
80 wrote · 63 achieved
Business Studies
89.5%
181 wrote · 162 achieved
Economics
87.3%
79 wrote · 69 achieved
Geography
92.3%
182 wrote · 168 achieved
History
100.0%
128 wrote · 128 achieved
Agricultural Sciences
90.4%
125 wrote · 113 achieved
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 5 other secondary schools in Ngqeleni.
2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
87.3%
Ndamase Senior Secondary School
92.7%
Area average
Ndamase Senior Secondary School
Area average
Ndamase Senior Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 5.4 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
32.5:1
vs 38.6:1 area average
Ranks 2nd of 6
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
Ndamase 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 Ndamase Senior Secondary School for 2027?
Ndamase Senior Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Ngqeleni, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,657 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 047 531 6229.
Is Ndamase Senior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Ndamase Senior Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q2 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Ngqeleni, Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Ndamase Senior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q2 public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in the Or Tambo Coastal district, Ndamase Senior Secondary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
Admissions
How to apply
Applications to Ndamase Senior Secondary School for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Ndamase Senior Secondary School school office in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Eastern Cape.
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1
Confirm availability with Ndamase Senior Secondary School
Call 047 531 6229 to confirm whether Ndamase Senior Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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2
Start the application
Collect the official application form from Buntingville,Ngqeleni,5140 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.
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3
Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Ndamase Senior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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4
Pay any required deposits or fees
Ndamase Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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5
Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Ndamase Senior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Or Tambo Coastal district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Documents typically required
- 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 Ndamase Senior Secondary School for the next school year?
Ndamase 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 047 531 6229 to confirm openings in the Or Tambo Coastal district.
What documents do I need to apply at Ndamase Senior Secondary School?
When applying to Ndamase 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 Ndamase Senior Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 047 531 6229.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
200400716
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Nyandeni Local Municipality
District municipality
OR Tambo
Section 21 status
Yes
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby