Public secondary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Zangqele Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mthatha, Zangqele Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Zangqele Senior Secondary School entered 66 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 70 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 66 | 50 | 75.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Zangqele Senior Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 23 | 47.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 54 | 40 | 74.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 48 | 23 | 47.9% |
| Life Sciences | 101 | 82 | 81.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 34 | 28 | 82.4% |
| Geography | 68 | 53 | 77.9% |
| History | 54 | 43 | 79.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 102 | 102 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Zangqele Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Zangqele 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.