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Mzontsundu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 69%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mzontsundu Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Mzontsundu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

747
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mzontsundu Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mzontsundu Secondary School entered 100 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 69% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023836881.9%
20241118173.0%
20251006969.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mzontsundu Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161381.3%
Mathematical Literacy956265.3%
Physical Sciences151173.3%
Life Sciences512956.9%
Business Studies604066.7%
Economics1717100.0%
Geography2525100.0%
History694666.7%
English First Additional Language11110998.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Mzontsundu Secondary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 69%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 69%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 69%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 69%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzontsundu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

And within Gqeberha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 69%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 69%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 69%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzontsundu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Mzontsundu Secondary School's 69%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mzontsundu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mzontsundu 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
Matodlana Street, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, 6205
Postal
P O Box 3, Dwazakhele, 6205
Telephone
041 467 4000
EMIS number
200100546

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzontsundu 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 Mzontsundu Secondary School directly, on 041 467 4000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzontsundu Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mzontsundu Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Mzontsundu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69% is lower than kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Mzontsundu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Mzontsundu Secondary School?
Mzontsundu Secondary School reported 747 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mzontsundu Secondary School?
No. Mzontsundu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mzontsundu Secondary School's matric results like?
Mzontsundu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69%, in 2025. That's down from 81.9% in 2023.
Is Mzontsundu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzontsundu Secondary School?
You can call 041 467 4000. It is located at Matodlana Street, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, 6205.
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