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Mzimvubu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mzimvubu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Cofimvaba. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mzimvubu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Cofimvaba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

265
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mzimvubu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Mzimvubu Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimvubu Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 265, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Mzimvubu Secondary School's 265; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzimvubu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimvubu Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 265; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzimvubu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimvubu Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 265, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimvubu Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 265; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzimvubu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mzimvubu Secondary School.

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimvubu Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 265; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzimvubu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Mzimvubu Secondary School's 265; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzimvubu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimvubu Secondary School, 887 compared with 265; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzimvubu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimvubu Secondary School, 684 compared with 265; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzimvubu Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzimvubu Secondary School, 618 compared with 265, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mzimvubu Secondary School for 2027

Mzimvubu 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
Nongqongqwana A/A, Nquqhu, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal
P O Box 281, Cofimvaba, 5380
Telephone
078 722 4169
EMIS number
200601139

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzimvubu 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 Mzimvubu Secondary School directly, on 078 722 4169, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzimvubu Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mzimvubu Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mzimvubu Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cofimvaba besides Mzimvubu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Mzimvubu Secondary School?
Mzimvubu Secondary School reported 265 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Mzimvubu Secondary School?
No. Mzimvubu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mzimvubu Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mzimvubu Secondary School.
Is Mzimvubu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzimvubu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzimvubu Secondary School?
You can call 078 722 4169. It is located at Nongqongqwana A/A, Nquqhu, Cofimvaba, 5380.
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