Public secondary school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tsomo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
In 2025, 26 matric candidates from Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 9 | 52.9% |
| 2024 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 28 | 27 | 96.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| History | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Zwelixolile 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.