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Mzomhle Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mzomhle Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mdantsane, East London. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80%.

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Mzomhle Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

979
Learners
26
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mzomhle Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 140 learners from Mzomhle Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317215992.4%
202418715985.0%
202514011280.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mzomhle Senior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics271866.7%
Mathematical Literacy16212979.6%
Physical Sciences262284.6%
Life Sciences925458.7%
Accounting422559.5%
Business Studies363186.1%
Economics514486.3%
Geography12911085.3%
History11210392.0%
English First Additional Language189189100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Mzomhle Senior Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 979; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 80%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mzomhle Senior Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 979; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mzomhle Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 80%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzomhle Senior Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 979; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 80%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 979; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 80%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 979, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 979; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 80%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzomhle Senior Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 979; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 80%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 979, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's 979; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzomhle Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzomhle Senior Secondary School, 1,372 compared with 979; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzomhle Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Mzomhle Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mzomhle 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2004 Nu.1, East London, Mdantsane, 5219
Postal
P O Box 73, Mdantsane, 5219
EMIS number
200200528

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mzomhle Senior Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mzomhle Senior 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 Mzomhle Senior Secondary School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School reported 979 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
No. Mzomhle Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80%, in 2025. That's down from 92.4% in 2023.
Is Mzomhle Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
It is located at 2004 Nu.1, East London, Mdantsane, 5219.
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