Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

219

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 219, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 219; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 219; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 219, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 219; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.

Tsomo

Tsomo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School, 833 compared with 219; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 219; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.3% against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School, 707 compared with 219; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.2% against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
Step Ahead Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School, 676 compared with 219, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Rainbow Preparatory Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 583 learners against Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's 219, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Mawusheni, Mawusheni, Tsomo, 5400
Postal: P O Box 38, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone: 083 532 7359
EMIS number: 200300711

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Zwelixolile 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 Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School directly, on 083 532 7359, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School the best school in Tsomo?

On the numbers that are published, Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than ZWELIVUMILE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Tsomo besides Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School?

Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School reported 219 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School?

No. Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 52.9% in 2023.

Is Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School?

You can call 083 532 7359. It is located at Mawusheni, Mawusheni, Tsomo, 5400.