Public secondary school · Zadungeni, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Zadungeni, Engcobo, Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 46 matric candidates from Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 46 | 85.2% |
| 2024 | 65 | 51 | 78.5% |
| 2025 | 46 | 38 | 82.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 7 | 36.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 46 | 37 | 80.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 15 | 78.9% |
| Life Sciences | 20 | 18 | 90.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 48 | 30 | 62.5% |
| Geography | 36 | 26 | 72.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 68 | 66 | 97.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Zwelivumile 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.