Public secondary school · East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Umzuvukile Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in East London, Umzuvukile Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Umzuvukile Secondary School entered 68 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 43 | 87.8% |
| 2024 | 56 | 55 | 98.2% |
| 2025 | 68 | 68 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Umzuvukile Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 20 | 83.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| Geography | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| History | 48 | 47 | 97.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 57 | 57 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Umzuvukile Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Umzuvukile 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.