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Public high school
Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 772 learners and 18 educators, about 42.9 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, 98.6% of its 73 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.6% of the school's 73 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 | 67 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 73 | 72 | 98.6% | 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) | 772 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 42.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200532 |
| Exam centre number | 4321128 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mzontsundu Village,king Williams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 246, King Williams Town, 5600 |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Senior Secondary School
Is Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mzontsundu Senior 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 Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.6% of its 73 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School?
772 learners and 18 educators (about 42.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200532. Its exam centre number is 4321128.
Where is Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School?
Mzontsundu Village,king Williams Town,5600. It is in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 074 170 1971.
Schools near Mzontsundu Senior Secondary School
Jityaza Combined Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Luyteville Primary School
King Wm's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Siyaqala Junior Primary School
King Wm's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Harperton Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Thembalethu Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School
Tyutyu North, Bisho, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
50.0% matric 2025Andile Ntsepe Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Athenkosi Primary School
Eluphondweni Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.