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 Vulamazibuko High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Vulamazibuko High School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 100 | 95.2% |
| 2024 | 113 | 106 | 93.8% |
| 2025 | 175 | 157 | 89.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Vulamazibuko High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 98 | 93 | 94.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 11 | 57.9% |
| Life Sciences | 29 | 23 | 79.3% |
| Accounting | 41 | 39 | 95.1% |
| Business Studies | 100 | 85 | 85.0% |
| Economics | 45 | 26 | 57.8% |
| Geography | 31 | 28 | 90.3% |
| History | 44 | 44 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 122 | 122 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.