Public secondary school · Ilitha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ilitha, King Williams Town, Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School entered 130 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 | 101 | 91.0% |
| 2024 | 117 | 113 | 96.6% |
| 2025 | 130 | 108 | 83.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 26 | 25 | 96.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 91 | 86 | 94.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 22 | 91.7% |
| Life Sciences | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 93 | 86 | 92.5% |
| Accounting | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| Business Studies | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 27 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Geography | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
| History | 43 | 42 | 97.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 117 | 117 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Zanempucuko 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.