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Public high school
Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School
Umzimvubua A, Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Umzimvubua A, Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 283 learners and 40 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 96.7% of its 272 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.7% of the school's 272 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 223 | 205 | 91.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 260 | 254 | 97.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 272 | 263 | 96.7% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 283 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 47% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200501338 |
| Exam centre number | 4251073 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mjila Location,tabankulu,5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 205, Tabankulu, 5130 |
| Suburb / area | Umzimvubua A |
| Town | Tabankulu |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Ntabankulu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School
Is Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.7% of its 272 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.9%, 2024 97.7%.
How many learners are at Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School?
1 283 learners and 40 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 47% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501338. Its exam centre number is 4251073.
Where is Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School?
Mjila Location,tabankulu,5090. It is in Umzimvubua A, Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 083 597 6992.
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95.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.