Gxwaleni Junior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Kokstad, Eastern Cape 734 m
Public high school
Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Kokstad, Eastern Cape
Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mount Ayliff, Kokstad, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 751 learners and 23 educators, about 32.7 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, 79.5% of its 220 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.5% of the school's 220 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | 116 | 74.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 126 | 108 | 85.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 220 | 175 | 79.5% | 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) | 751 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 32.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501381 |
| Exam centre number | 4251074 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gxwaleni A/A,kokstad,4700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po.Box1445, Kokstad, 4700 |
| Suburb / area | Mount Ayliff |
| Town | Kokstad |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Ntabankulu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School
Is Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zwelitsha 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 Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
79.5% of its 220 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.4%, 2024 85.7%.
How many learners are at Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School?
751 learners and 23 educators (about 32.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501381. Its exam centre number is 4251074.
Where is Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School?
Gxwaleni A/A,kokstad,4700. It is in Mount Ayliff, Kokstad, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 083 310 0509.
Schools near Zwelitsha Senior Secondary School
Zola Junior Primary School
Mount Ayliff, Kokstad, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Mkambati Primary School
Lusikisiki, Kokstad, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Ntshentshe Junior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Kokstad, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Maliwa Junior Primary School
Mount Ayliff, Kokstad, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Lukhanyo Primary School
Kokstad, Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Dumsi Secondary School
Bizana, Kokstad, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
97.4% matric 2025Sipetu Junior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Kokstad, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Ngele Primary School
Mount Ayliff, Bizana, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.