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Xolani Senior Secondary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Xolani Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Zwelitsha, 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 770 learners and 21 educators, about 36.7 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, 66.5% of its 155 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
66.5% of the school's 155 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 132 | 96 | 72.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 187 | 134 | 71.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 155 | 103 | 66.5% | 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) | 770 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 36.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200911 |
| Exam centre number | 4321123 |
Address and location
| Street address | 3335 Zone 6,zwelitsha,zwelitsha,5608 |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Zwelitsha |
| 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 Xolani Senior Secondary School
Is Xolani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Xolani Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Xolani 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 Xolani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
66.5% of its 155 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 72.7%, 2024 71.7%.
How many learners are at Xolani Senior Secondary School?
770 learners and 21 educators (about 36.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Xolani Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200911. Its exam centre number is 4321123.
Where is Xolani Senior Secondary School?
3335 Zone 6,zwelitsha,zwelitsha,5608. It is in Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 078 122 0474.
Schools near Xolani Senior Secondary School
Zwelitsha Primary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 503 m
Nobantu Junior Primary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 563 m
Manezi Higher Primary School
Zone 1, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 939 m
Nompendulo Technical High School
Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Hector Petersen High School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
94.8% matric 2025Nzondelelo Higher Primary School
Zone 9, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Qaqamba Junior Primary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Noxolo Junior Primary School
Zone 9, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.