Public secondary school · Khayamnandi, Despatch, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Khayamnandi, Despatch, Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School entered 93 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 61.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 43 | 60.6% |
| 2024 | 107 | 85 | 79.4% |
| 2025 | 93 | 57 | 61.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 97 | 76 | 78.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Life Sciences | 42 | 26 | 61.9% |
| Business Studies | 39 | 27 | 69.2% |
| Economics | 38 | 19 | 50.0% |
| Geography | 68 | 58 | 85.3% |
| History | 59 | 50 | 84.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 107 | 107 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Zanolwazi 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.