Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tyutyu North, Bisho, Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

169

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 40 matric candidates from Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 50% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	27	18	66.7%
2024	27	17	63.0%
2025	40	20	50.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 96.3% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	10	6	60.0%
Mathematical Literacy	17	13	76.5%
Physical Sciences	10	6	60.0%
Life Sciences	27	14	51.9%
Agricultural Sciences	27	19	70.4%
History	17	13	76.5%
English First Additional Language	27	26	96.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 169; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 50%.
Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 169; is a public combined school, a different phase than Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.7% against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 50%.
Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 169; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 50%.
Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School, 1,507 compared with 169; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 50%.
Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School, 1,440 compared with 169, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Bisho

Masimanyane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School, 617 compared with 169; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.3% against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 50%.
Masihlangane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 617 learners against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 169; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 50%.
Tyutyu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School, 361 compared with 169; is a public primary school, a different phase than Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Balasi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School, at 233 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nangamso Secondary School is a similar size to Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School, with 198 learners against 169; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 60% against Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's 50%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School for 2027

Z K Matthews 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: Balasi Loc , Bisho, Bisho, 5605
Postal: P O Box 55, Bisho, 5605
Telephone: 078 954 6932
EMIS number: 200200913

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Z K Matthews 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 Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School directly, on 078 954 6932, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Z K Matthews Senior 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 Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School the best school in Bisho?

On the numbers that are published, Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 50% is lower than MASIHLANGANE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 82.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Bisho besides Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Bisho, including Masimanyane Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School?

Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School reported 169 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School?

No. Z K Matthews 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 Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 50%, in 2025. That's down from 66.7% in 2023.

Is Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School?

You can call 078 954 6932. It is located at Balasi Loc , Bisho, Bisho, 5605.