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Public high school
Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape
Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 691 learners and 19 educators, about 36.4 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, 94.5% of its 109 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.5% of the school's 109 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 76 | 98.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 89 | 86 | 96.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 109 | 103 | 94.5% | 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) | 691 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 36.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300703 |
| Exam centre number | 4301087 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mbozi A/A Luvundu Location,willowvale,willowvale,5040 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 931, Willowvale, 5040 |
| Town | Willowvale |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe 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 Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School
Is Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zwelidumile 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 Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.5% of its 109 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.7%, 2024 96.6%.
How many learners are at Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School?
691 learners and 19 educators (about 36.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300703. Its exam centre number is 4301087.
Where is Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School?
Mbozi A/A Luvundu Location,willowvale,willowvale,5040. It is in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 063 272 8211.
Schools near Zwelidumile Senior Secondary School
Bonde Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 2.0 km
Zikhovana Junior Secondary School
Mbozi A/A, Willowvale, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Zanozuko Junior Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Nyokana Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Bojeni Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Upper Ngxutyana Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Upper Ciko Senior Primary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Jongikwezi Junior Secondary School
Willowvale, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.