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Public high school
Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School
Ilitha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Ilitha, 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 950 learners and 28 educators, about 33.9 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, 83.1% of its 130 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.1% of the school's 130 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 | 101 | 91.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 117 | 113 | 96.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 130 | 108 | 83.1% | 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) | 950 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 33.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200925 |
| Exam centre number | 4321116 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1404 Ilitha Township,ilitha Township,berlin,5606 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 90, Ilitha, 5606 |
| Suburb / area | Ilitha |
| 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 Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School
Is Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zanempucuko 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 Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.1% of its 130 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.0%, 2024 96.6%.
How many learners are at Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School?
950 learners and 28 educators (about 33.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200925. Its exam centre number is 4321116.
Where is Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School?
1404 Ilitha Township,ilitha Township,berlin,5606. It is in Ilitha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 073 610 5702.
Schools near Zanempucuko Senior Secondary School
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Thembalesizwe Secondary School
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Nobuto Primary School
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Nokwanda Junior Primary School
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Ndevana Higher Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Gugulethu Junior Primary School
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Nonkundla Junior Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.