Public secondary school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Menziwa Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umtata, Mthatha, Menziwa Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
In 2025, 316 matric candidates from Menziwa Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 424 | 317 | 74.8% |
| 2024 | 455 | 339 | 74.5% |
| 2025 | 316 | 256 | 81.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Menziwa Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.3%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 219 | 128 | 58.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 238 | 173 | 72.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 194 | 141 | 72.7% |
| Life Sciences | 344 | 272 | 79.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 146 | 118 | 80.8% |
| Accounting | 76 | 43 | 56.6% |
| Business Studies | 114 | 91 | 79.8% |
| Economics | 76 | 52 | 68.4% |
| Geography | 235 | 200 | 85.1% |
| History | 187 | 160 | 85.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 458 | 455 | 99.3% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Menziwa Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Menziwa Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.