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Ulwazi Secondary School

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

Welcome to Ulwazi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mdantsane, East London. Its last matric group achieved a 98.3% pass rate.

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Ulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,067
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ulwazi 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

Ulwazi Secondary School entered 232 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322622398.7%
202422622499.1%
202523222898.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ulwazi Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics807796.3%
Mathematical Literacy14714296.6%
Physical Sciences807087.5%
Life Sciences8080100.0%
Accounting676292.5%
Business Studies898898.9%
Geography11611599.1%
History147147100.0%
English First Additional Language227227100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School sits in roughly the same size range as Ulwazi Secondary School, at 2,355 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Ulwazi Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Ulwazi Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ulwazi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Ulwazi Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Qaqamba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Ulwazi Secondary School, at 1,507 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Ulwazi Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably smaller, with 1,440 learners against Ulwazi Secondary School's 2,067, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ulwazi Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 2,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ulwazi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School sits in roughly the same size range as Ulwazi Secondary School, at 2,355 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Ulwazi Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably smaller, with 1,440 learners against Ulwazi Secondary School's 2,067, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ulwazi Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 2,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ulwazi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ulwazi Secondary School, 1,372 compared with 2,067; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mzokhanyo High School is noticeably smaller, with 1,335 learners against Ulwazi Secondary School's 2,067; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Ulwazi Secondary School's 98.3%.
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 Ulwazi Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ulwazi 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
4388 N U 2, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
School, Mdantsane, 5219
Telephone
043 760 0102
EMIS number
200200872

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ulwazi 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 Ulwazi Secondary School directly, on 043 760 0102, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ulwazi 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 Ulwazi Secondary School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Ulwazi Secondary School's 98.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EBENEZER MAJOMBOZI HIGH SCHOOL at 94.2%.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Ulwazi 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 Ulwazi Secondary School?
Ulwazi Secondary School reported 2,067 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 54 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 Ulwazi Secondary School?
No. Ulwazi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ulwazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Ulwazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.7% since 2023.
Is Ulwazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ulwazi Secondary School?
You can call 043 760 0102. It is located at 4388 N U 2, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
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