Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

899

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 61.3%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 61.3%.
Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 61.3%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 899; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 61.3%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Despatch

Despatch Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School, at 987 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Despatch High School sits in roughly the same size range as Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School, at 926 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's 61.3%.
Nomathamsanqa Primary School is a similar size to Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School, with 926 learners against 899; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Susannah Fourie Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School, at 670 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Despatch Preparatory School sits in roughly the same size range as Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School, at 639 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

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 Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 7244 Chief Albert Luthuli, Khayamnandi, Despatch, 6220
Postal: P.o.box 5 Khayamnandi, Despatch, 6220
Telephone: 041 933 2739
EMIS number: 200100881

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Zanolwazi 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 Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 933 2739, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Zanolwazi 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 Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School the best school in Despatch?

On the numbers that are published, Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.3% is lower than DESPATCH HIGH SCHOOL's 93.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Despatch besides Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Despatch, including Despatch Primary School.

How big are the classes at Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School?

Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School reported 899 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School?

No. Zanolwazi 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 Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 60.6% since 2023.

Is Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School?

You can call 041 933 2739. It is located at 7244 Chief Albert Luthuli, Khayamnandi, Despatch, 6220.