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Vulumzi Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Motherwell, Gqeberha, Vulumzi Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.8%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Vulumzi Senior Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Vulumzi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Motherwell, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,361
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vulumzi Senior 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 192 matric candidates from Vulumzi Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231129786.6%
202412011898.3%
202519218495.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vulumzi Senior Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics503468.0%
Mathematical Literacy716895.8%
Physical Sciences413995.1%
Life Sciences5858100.0%
Agricultural Sciences3535100.0%
Accounting2323100.0%
Business Studies3333100.0%
Economics3333100.0%
Geography464393.5%
History4646100.0%
English First Additional Language120120100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Vulumzi Senior Secondary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, 2,290 compared with 1,361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8%).
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, at 1,736 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is a similar size to Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, with 1,668 learners against 1,361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, with 1,655 learners against 1,361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vulumzi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, at 1,736 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is a similar size to Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, with 1,668 learners against 1,361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, with 1,655 learners against 1,361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vulumzi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is a similar size to Vulumzi Senior Secondary School, with 1,601 learners against 1,361; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8%.
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 Vulumzi Senior Secondary School for 2027

Vulumzi Senior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
54 Chalumna Street, Motherwell, Gqeberha, 6211
Postal
P.o. Box 86 , Swartkops , Port Elizabeth, 6210
Telephone
041 205 0924
EMIS number
200100830

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vulumzi Senior 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 Vulumzi Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 205 0924, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vulumzi Senior Secondary 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 Vulumzi Senior Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's 95.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Vulumzi Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Vulumzi Senior Secondary School?
Vulumzi Senior Secondary School reported 1,361 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Vulumzi Senior Secondary School?
No. Vulumzi Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Vulumzi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. That's up from 86.6% in 2023.
Is Vulumzi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Vulumzi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vulumzi Senior Secondary School?
You can call 041 205 0924. It is located at 54 Chalumna Street, Motherwell, Gqeberha, 6211.
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