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Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape
Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Cala, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 511 learners and 20 educators, about 25.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 83.8% of its 99 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.8% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 89 | 82.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 107 | 96 | 89.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 99 | 83 | 83.8% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 511 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 25.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600003 |
| Exam centre number | 4261001 |
Address and location
| Street address | Manzimahle A/A,cala,cala,5455 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 70021, Idutywa, 5000 |
| Town | Cala |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Sakhisizwe Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School
Is Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.8% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.4%, 2024 89.7%.
How many learners are at Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School?
511 learners and 20 educators (about 25.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600003. Its exam centre number is 4261001.
Where is Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School?
Manzimahle A/A,cala,cala,5455. It is in Cala, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 071 428 0563.
Schools near Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School
Mvumelwano Primary School
Cala, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Zitobile Junior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Upper Lufuta Junior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Upper Langanci Primary Junior School
Cala, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Indwana Primary Junior School
Stokwe's Basin, Cala, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Upper Indwana Junior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape 7.2 km
Nontembiso Junior Secondary School
Cala, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 7.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.