Public secondary school · Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Ezizweni High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Ezizweni High School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 153 matric candidates from Ezizweni High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 111 | 89.5% |
| 2024 | 121 | 98 | 81.0% |
| 2025 | 153 | 131 | 85.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Ezizweni High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 66 | 37 | 56.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 56 | 46 | 82.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 49 | 39 | 79.6% |
| Life Sciences | 101 | 68 | 67.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 52 | 50 | 96.2% |
| Accounting | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Business Studies | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| History | 51 | 43 | 84.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 121 | 120 | 99.2% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ezizweni High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Ezizweni High 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.