Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Cala, Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

511

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 99 matric candidates from Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	108	89	82.4%
2024	107	96	89.7%
2025	99	83	83.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	52	30	57.7%
Mathematical Literacy	55	51	92.7%
Physical Sciences	28	26	92.9%
Life Sciences	107	95	88.8%
Agricultural Sciences	107	95	88.8%
Geography	79	72	91.1%
English First Additional Language	107	107	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 511, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 511; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 83.8%.
Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85% against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 83.8%).
Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 511, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 83.8%.

Cala

Cala Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,213 learners against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 511; is a public combined school, a different phase than Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 83.8%.
New Horizon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 954 learners against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
L M Silingela Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 952 learners against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 511; is a public primary school, a different phase than Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Cala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 930 learners against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 511; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 83.8%.
D M Skosana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School, at 497 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's 83.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School for 2027

Am Zantsi 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: Manzimahle A/A, Cala, Cala, 5455
Postal: P O Box 70021, Idutywa, 5000
Telephone: 071 428 0563
EMIS number: 200600003

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Am Zantsi 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 Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School directly, on 071 428 0563, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School the best school in Cala?

On the numbers that are published, Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.8% is lower than CALA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Cala besides Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cala, including Cala Village Junior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School?

Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School reported 511 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School?

No. Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 82.4% since 2023.

Is Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School?

You can call 071 428 0563. It is located at Manzimahle A/A, Cala, Cala, 5455.