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Ganizulu Senior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape
Ganizulu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 022 learners and 30 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 96.0% of its 174 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.0% of the school's 174 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 134 | 93.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 183 | 179 | 97.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 174 | 167 | 96.0% | 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) | 1 022 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 34.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400194 |
| Exam centre number | 4301025 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ntlonyana Location,elliotdale,5070 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 264, Elliotdale, 5070 |
| Town | Elliotdale |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Ganizulu Senior Secondary School
Is Ganizulu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ganizulu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ganizulu 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 Ganizulu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.0% of its 174 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.1%, 2024 97.8%.
How many learners are at Ganizulu Senior Secondary School?
1 022 learners and 30 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ganizulu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400194. Its exam centre number is 4301025.
Where is Ganizulu Senior Secondary School?
Ntlonyana Location,elliotdale,5070. It is in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 073 132 1587.
Schools near Ganizulu Senior Secondary School
Ntabezulu Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Mbanyana Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Mngazana Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Kosana Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Nowonga Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Pokoloshe Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Njuqwana Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Ngqakayi Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.