Balasi Primary School
King William's Town, Bisho, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Public high school
Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School
Tyutyu North, Bisho, Eastern Cape
Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tyutyu North, Bisho, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 169 learners and 8 educators, about 21.1 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, 50.0% of its 40 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
50.0% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 | 18 | 66.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 27 | 17 | 63.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 40 | 20 | 50.0% | 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) | 169 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 21.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200913 |
| Exam centre number | 4321114 |
Address and location
| Street address | Balasi Loc,bisho,bisho,5605 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 55, Bisho, 5605 |
| Suburb / area | Tyutyu North |
| Town | Bisho |
| 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 Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School
Is Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Z K Matthews 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 Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
50.0% of its 40 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 63.0%.
How many learners are at Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School?
169 learners and 8 educators (about 21.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200913. Its exam centre number is 4321114.
Where is Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School?
Balasi Loc,bisho,bisho,5605. It is in Tyutyu North, Bisho, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 078 954 6932.
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