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Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School
Alice, Eastern Cape
Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Alice, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 369 learners and 13 educators, about 28.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 80.0% of its 70 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.0% of the school's 70 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 53 | 85.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 77 | 56 | 72.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 70 | 56 | 80.0% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 369 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 28.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200670 |
| Exam centre number | 4311077 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nzululwazi High School,kuntselamanzi Township,alice,5700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 662, Alice, 5700 |
| Town | Alice |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Raymond Mhlaba Local 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 Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School
Is Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nzululwazi 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 Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.0% of its 70 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.5%, 2024 72.7%.
How many learners are at Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School?
369 learners and 13 educators (about 28.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200670. Its exam centre number is 4311077.
Where is Nzululwazi Senior Secondary School?
Nzululwazi High School,kuntselamanzi Township,alice,5700. It is in Alice, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 073 725 5869.
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82.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.