Public secondary school · Cala, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
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.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.