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Umzuvukile Secondary School

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

Umzuvukile Secondary School is a public secondary school in East London. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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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.

587
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494387.8%
2024565598.2%
20256868100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umzuvukile Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242083.3%
Mathematical Literacy3333100.0%
Physical Sciences9666.7%
Life Sciences2424100.0%
Economics242395.8%
Geography3232100.0%
History484797.9%
English First Additional Language5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Umzuvukile Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Umzuvukile Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 587; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 587; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umzuvukile Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 587; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 100%).
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Umzuvukile Secondary School, 1,507 compared with 587; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Umzuvukile Secondary School, 1,440 compared with 587, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Umzuvukile Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 587; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 587; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 100%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Umzuvukile Secondary School, 1,440 compared with 587, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umzuvukile Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzuvukile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Umzuvukile Secondary School's 587; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzuvukile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Umzuvukile Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Soto Location, Mooiplaas, East London, 5288
Postal
P/Bag X216, East London, East London, 5201
Telephone
083 440 0274
EMIS number
200200876

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umzuvukile 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 Umzuvukile Secondary School directly, on 083 440 0274, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umzuvukile 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 Umzuvukile Secondary School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Umzuvukile Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 98.3%.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Umzuvukile 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 Umzuvukile Secondary School?
Umzuvukile Secondary School reported 587 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Umzuvukile Secondary School?
No. Umzuvukile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Umzuvukile Secondary School's matric results like?
Umzuvukile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 87.8% in 2023.
Is Umzuvukile Secondary School a public or private school?
Umzuvukile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umzuvukile Secondary School?
You can call 083 440 0274. It is located at Soto Location, Mooiplaas, East London, 5288.
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