Public secondary school · Tsomo, 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 Tsomo, Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
Of the 105 learners from Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 167 | 139 | 83.2% |
| 2024 | 108 | 106 | 98.1% |
| 2025 | 105 | 100 | 95.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 78 | 43 | 55.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
| Life Sciences | 61 | 61 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 61 | 61 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| Business Studies | 47 | 46 | 97.9% |
| Economics | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| Geography | 61 | 57 | 93.4% |
| History | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 108 | 108 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Zwelivumile 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.