Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Mount Frere, Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

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Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 128 matric candidates from Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	89	82	92.1%
2024	105	89	84.8%
2025	128	118	92.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	58	26	44.8%
Mathematical Literacy	47	43	91.5%
Physical Sciences	48	27	56.3%
Life Sciences	49	39	79.6%
Agricultural Sciences	49	34	69.4%
Accounting	21	20	95.2%
Business Studies	56	55	98.2%
Economics	56	55	98.2%
Geography	37	27	73.0%
English First Additional Language	105	105	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 689; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 92.2%).
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 689; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School, 1,671 compared with 689; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 92.2%.
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 689; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 92.2%.
Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 689; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 92.2%).

Mount Frere

Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 689; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 92.2%.
Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 689; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 92.2%).
Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 689; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 92.2%.
Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 689; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 92.2%).
Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's 689; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ndzululwazi 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: Cabazi A/A, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal: P.o. Box 91633, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone: 079 209 2377
EMIS number: 200501459

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Ndzululwazi Senior 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 Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School directly, on 079 209 2377, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Ndzululwazi Senior 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 Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School the best school in Mount Frere?

On the numbers that are published, Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.2% is lower than ZINYOSINI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Mount Frere besides Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School?

Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School reported 689 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School?

No. Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.1% since 2023.

Is Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Ndzululwazi Senior Secondary School?

You can call 079 209 2377. It is located at Cabazi A/A, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090.