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Public high school
Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape
Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 789 learners and 20 educators, about 39.5 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 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 98.6% of its 69 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.6% of the school's 69 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 47 | 92.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 52 | 50 | 96.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 69 | 68 | 98.6% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 789 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 39.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501342 |
| Exam centre number | 4281065 |
Address and location
| Street address | Upper Hlabathi A/A,holy Cross,4811 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 05, Holy Cross, Flagstaff, 4811 |
| Suburb / area | Lusikisiki |
| Town | Holycross |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Ngquza Hill 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 Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School
Is Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.6% of its 69 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.2%, 2024 96.2%.
How many learners are at Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School?
789 learners and 20 educators (about 39.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501342. Its exam centre number is 4281065.
Where is Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School?
Upper Hlabathi A/A,holy Cross,4811. It is in Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 082 342 6050.
Schools near Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School
Mkamela Junior Secondary School
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Ginyindlovu Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Mtontsana, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Ntabezwe Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Hlabathi Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
95.7% matric 2025Gebuza Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
91.8% matric 2025Mgwili Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 6.3 km
Mkankomo Full Service School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 6.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.