Inkqubela Public Primary School
Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 585 m
Public high school
Mzontsundu Secondary School
Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public high school in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 747 learners and 22 educators, about 34 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 69.0% of its 100 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
69.0% of the school's 100 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83 | 68 | 81.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 111 | 81 | 73.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 100 | 69 | 69.0% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 747 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 34 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100546 |
| Exam centre number | 4341056 |
Address and location
| Street address | Matodlana Street,kwazakhele,gqeberha,6205 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 3, Dwazakhele, 6205 |
| Suburb / area | Kwazakhele |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Mzontsundu Secondary School
Is Mzontsundu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mzontsundu Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Mzontsundu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
69.0% of its 100 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.9%, 2024 73.0%.
How many learners are at Mzontsundu Secondary School?
747 learners and 22 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mzontsundu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100546. Its exam centre number is 4341056.
Where is Mzontsundu Secondary School?
Matodlana Street,kwazakhele,gqeberha,6205. It is in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 467 4000.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.