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Public high school
Ulwazi Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Ulwazi Secondary School is a public high school in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 067 learners and 38 educators, about 54.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 98.3% of its 232 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.3% of the school's 232 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 226 | 223 | 98.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 226 | 224 | 99.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 232 | 228 | 98.3% | 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) | 2 067 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 54.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200872 |
| Exam centre number | 4321104 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4388 N U 2,mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | School, Mdantsane, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
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Questions about Ulwazi Secondary School
Is Ulwazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ulwazi Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ulwazi 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 Ulwazi Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.3% of its 232 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.7%, 2024 99.1%.
How many learners are at Ulwazi Secondary School?
2 067 learners and 38 educators (about 54.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ulwazi Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200872. Its exam centre number is 4321104.
Where is Ulwazi Secondary School?
4388 N U 2,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 760 0102.
Schools near Ulwazi Secondary School
Encotsheni Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 284 m
Lwandisa Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 341 m
Zwelihle Junior Primary School
Nu 2, East London, Eastern Cape 650 m
Funulwazi Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 666 m
Mfundo Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 852 m
Langelitsha Senior Primary School
Nu 3, East London, Eastern Cape 908 m
Wongalethu High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
92.6% matric 2025Mdantsane Junior Primary School
Eastlondon, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.