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Zanabantu Senior Secondary School
Queenstown, Eastern Cape
Zanabantu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 202 learners and 7 educators, about 28.9 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, 81.0% of its 21 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.0% of the school's 21 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 17 | 89.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 19 | 18 | 94.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 21 | 17 | 81.0% | 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) | 202 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 28.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600939 |
| Exam centre number | 4331086 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rocklands A/A,ntabethemba,queenstown,5330 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1438, Queenstown, 5320 |
| Town | Queenstown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima 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 Zanabantu Senior Secondary School
Is Zanabantu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zanabantu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zanabantu 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 Zanabantu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.0% of its 21 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.5%, 2024 94.7%.
How many learners are at Zanabantu Senior Secondary School?
202 learners and 7 educators (about 28.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zanabantu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600939. Its exam centre number is 4331086.
Where is Zanabantu Senior Secondary School?
Rocklands A/A,ntabethemba,queenstown,5330. It is in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 073 222 4255.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.