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Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School

Ralodi Location, KwaZulu-Natal

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Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Ralodi Location, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 029 learners and 34 educators, about 30.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 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, 77.2% of its 193 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).

Matric (NSC) results

77.2% of the school's 193 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateKwaZulu-Natal
2023159140 88.1% 86.4%
2024205180 87.8% 89.7%
2025193149 77.2% 90.6%

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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 029
Educators (2025)34
Learners per educator30.3 (province average 30.3)
Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 481 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500429644
Exam centre number5313420

Address and location

Street addressUmzimkulu,harding,4680
Postal addressP.O.Box 39158,harding,4680
TownRalodi Location
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtHarry Gwala
CircuitSamaria
MunicipalityUmzimkhulu Local Municipality
Ward54305010
Former departmentTranskei
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Admissions

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Questions about Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School

Is Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Zwelinzima 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 Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?

77.2% of its 193 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.1%, 2024 87.8%.

How many learners are at Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School?

1 029 learners and 34 educators (about 30.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 500429644. Its exam centre number is 5313420.

Where is Zwelinzima Senior Secondary School?

Umzimkulu,harding,4680. It is in Ralodi Location, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.