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Zinzani High School

Public secondary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Zinzani High School is a public secondary school based in Mdantsane, East London. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 68.6%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zinzani High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mdantsane, East London, Zinzani High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

308
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 70 matric candidates from Zinzani High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 68.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023504182.0%
2024492755.1%
2025704868.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zinzani High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22836.4%
Mathematical Literacy272177.8%
Physical Sciences20945.0%
Life Sciences292379.3%
Accounting211152.4%
Economics20735.0%
Geography312580.6%
History262284.6%
English First Additional Language4949100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Zinzani High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Zinzani High School, 2,355 compared with 308; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Zinzani High School's 68.6%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Zinzani High School's 308; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zinzani High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.7% against Zinzani High School's 68.6%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Zinzani High School's 308; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Zinzani High School's 68.6%.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zinzani High School, 1,507 compared with 308; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Zinzani High School's 68.6%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Zinzani High School, 1,440 compared with 308, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Zinzani High School, 2,355 compared with 308; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Zinzani High School's 68.6%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Zinzani High School's 308; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Zinzani High School's 68.6%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Zinzani High School, 1,440 compared with 308, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zinzani High School, 1,396 compared with 308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zinzani High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Zinzani High School's 308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zinzani High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Zinzani High School for 2027

As a public school, Zinzani High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
357 Nu 5B, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
P O Box 333, Mdantsane, 5219
Telephone
043 760 1028
EMIS number
200200947

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zinzani High 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 Zinzani High School directly, on 043 760 1028, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zinzani High 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 Zinzani High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Zinzani High School's matric pass rate of 68.6% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Zinzani High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Zinzani High School?
Zinzani High School reported 308 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Zinzani High School?
No. Zinzani High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zinzani High School's matric results like?
Zinzani High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.6%, in 2025. That's down from 82% in 2023.
Is Zinzani High School a public or private school?
Zinzani High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zinzani High School?
You can call 043 760 1028. It is located at 357 Nu 5B, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
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