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Vulamazibuko High School

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

Welcome to Vulamazibuko High School, a public secondary school serving Mdantsane, East London. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.7%.

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Vulamazibuko High School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,237
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vulamazibuko High 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

Vulamazibuko High School entered 175 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310510095.2%
202411310693.8%
202517515789.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vulamazibuko High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1919100.0%
Mathematical Literacy989394.9%
Physical Sciences191157.9%
Life Sciences292379.3%
Accounting413995.1%
Business Studies1008585.0%
Economics452657.8%
Geography312890.3%
History4444100.0%
English First Additional Language122122100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Vulamazibuko High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Vulamazibuko High School's 1,237; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Vulamazibuko High School's 89.7%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Vulamazibuko High School, 2,087 compared with 1,237; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vulamazibuko High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Vulamazibuko High School's 89.7%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulamazibuko High School, 2,067 compared with 1,237; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Vulamazibuko High School's 89.7%.
  • Qaqamba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Vulamazibuko High School, at 1,507 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Vulamazibuko High School's 89.7%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is a similar size to Vulamazibuko High School, with 1,440 learners against 1,237, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vulamazibuko High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Vulamazibuko High School's 1,237; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Vulamazibuko High School's 89.7%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulamazibuko High School, 2,067 compared with 1,237; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Vulamazibuko High School's 89.7%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is a similar size to Vulamazibuko High School, with 1,440 learners against 1,237, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vulamazibuko High School, at 1,396 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vulamazibuko High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vulamazibuko High School, at 1,372 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vulamazibuko High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Vulamazibuko High School for 2027

As a public school, Vulamazibuko High 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
1409 Nu 6, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
P O Box 23, Mdatshane, 5219
Telephone
043 555 0652
EMIS number
200200887

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vulamazibuko High 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 Vulamazibuko High School directly, on 043 555 0652, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vulamazibuko High 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 Vulamazibuko High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Vulamazibuko High School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Vulamazibuko High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Vulamazibuko High School?
Vulamazibuko High School reported 1,237 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Vulamazibuko High School?
No. Vulamazibuko High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vulamazibuko High School's matric results like?
Vulamazibuko High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's down from 95.2% in 2023.
Is Vulamazibuko High School a public or private school?
Vulamazibuko High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vulamazibuko High School?
You can call 043 555 0652. It is located at 1409 Nu 6, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
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