Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Umtata, Mthatha. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

811

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School entered 127 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	162	103	51.0%
2025	127	89	70.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	41	29	70.7%
Mathematical Literacy	45	36	80.0%
Physical Sciences	41	32	78.0%
Life Sciences	86	60	69.8%
Agricultural Sciences	43	36	83.7%
Geography	43	35	81.4%
History	45	41	91.1%
English First Additional Language	86	86	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 811; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 811; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 811; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 811, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 811; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.

Mthatha

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 811; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 811; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 811, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 811; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 811; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.1% against Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.

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 Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Zwelodumo 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: Ngqwala Location, Xhugxwala A/A, Viedgesville, 5102
Postal: P.o. Box 7481, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone: 047 495 0021
EMIS number: 200401225

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Zwelodumo 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 Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School directly, on 047 495 0021, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Zwelodumo 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 Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?

On the numbers that are published, Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.1% is lower than ZIMELE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School?

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

How big are the classes at Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School?

Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School reported 811 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School?

No. Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

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

Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.1%, in 2025. That's up from 51% in 2023.

Is Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School?

You can call 047 495 0021. It is located at Ngqwala Location, Xhugxwala A/A, Viedgesville, 5102.