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Zulu Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mhlopekazi, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Zulu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mhlopekazi, Engcobo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.3%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Zulu Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mhlopekazi, Engcobo, Zulu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

708
Learners
29
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Zulu Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 120 matric candidates from Zulu Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313410276.1%
202415412077.9%
20251209478.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zulu Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics401742.5%
Mathematical Literacy1149179.8%
Physical Sciences201890.0%
Life Sciences13711181.0%
Agricultural Sciences12610281.0%
Accounting171482.4%
Business Studies1717100.0%
Economics1717100.0%
Geography14310372.0%
History1378259.9%
English First Additional Language15415198.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Zulu Senior Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zulu Senior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 708; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 708; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 708; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (79.6% against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 78.3%).

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zulu Senior Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 708; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 708; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (79.6% against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 78.3%).
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Zulu Senior Secondary School's 708, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is a similar size to Zulu Senior Secondary School, with 903 learners against 708; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zulu Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Zulu Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Zulu Senior Secondary 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
Sithebe A/A, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 72 Coghlan, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5054
Telephone
083 509 4390
EMIS number
200401199

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zulu 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 Zulu Senior Secondary School directly, on 083 509 4390, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zulu 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 Zulu Senior Secondary School the best school in Engcobo?
On the numbers that are published, Zulu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.3% is lower than SITOZA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Engcobo besides Zulu Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zulu Senior Secondary School?
Zulu Senior Secondary School reported 708 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Zulu Senior Secondary School?
No. Zulu Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zulu Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Zulu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 76.1% since 2023.
Is Zulu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zulu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zulu Senior Secondary School?
You can call 083 509 4390. It is located at Sithebe A/A, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050.
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