Overview
Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Mount Fletcher, MacLear, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 252 learners and is staffed by 9 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 28:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Joe Gqabi education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 89.2% (58 of 65 candidates).
Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School Matric Performance
Since 2023, Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School has declined, moving from a 97.7% pass rate to 89.2% in 2025, the most recent year, 65 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | 58 | 89.2% |
| 2024 | 67 | 60 | 89.6% |
| 2023 | 43 | 42 | 97.7% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: Tsitsana Comp S S School (4271048).
Subject pass rates
Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School offered 5 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 88.7%. Life Sciences performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 60.9%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (Life Sciences).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 46 | 28 |
60.9%
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| Physical Sciences | 46 | 40 |
87.0%
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| Life Sciences | 45 | 45 |
100.0%
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| English (FAL) | 65 | 63 |
96.9%
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| Agricultural Sciences | 45 | 43 |
95.6%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 4 other secondary schools in MacLear.
Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 0.6 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Tsitsana Comprehensive 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 Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School for 2027?
Tuition at Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Joe Gqabi district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 076 856 9862 for specifics.
Is Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Joe Gqabi district. No tuition is charged to any of its 252 learners.
What is the quintile of Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Mount Fletcher, MacLear, Eastern Cape community in the Joe Gqabi district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School school office. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Joe Gqabi education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School
Call 076 856 9862 to confirm whether Tsitsana Comprehensive 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 Lower Tsitsana A/A,Mount Fletcher,4770 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 Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Tsitsana Comprehensive 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 Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Joe Gqabi 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 Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School for the next school year?
To apply to Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. For confirmation of available places, contact Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School via phone 076 856 9862.
What documents do I need to apply at Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School?
Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School requires the following documents for admission: • 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) Contact Tsitsana Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (phone 076 856 9862) for any school-specific requirements.