Public secondary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ulwazi Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Ulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 226 | 223 | 98.7% |
| 2024 | 226 | 224 | 99.1% |
| 2025 | 232 | 228 | 98.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Ulwazi Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 80 | 77 | 96.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 147 | 142 | 96.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 80 | 70 | 87.5% |
| Life Sciences | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 67 | 62 | 92.5% |
| Business Studies | 89 | 88 | 98.9% |
| Geography | 116 | 115 | 99.1% |
| History | 147 | 147 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 227 | 227 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.