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Public high school
Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School
Tsomo, Eastern Cape
Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 707 learners and 28 educators, about 25.3 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 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, 95.2% of its 105 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.2% of the school's 105 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 167 | 139 | 83.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 108 | 106 | 98.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 105 | 100 | 95.2% | 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) | 707 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 25.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 72% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300708 |
| Exam centre number | 4261063 |
Address and location
| Street address | Magwevana Xolobe A/A,tsomo,5400 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 155 5400 |
| Town | Tsomo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Intsika Yethu Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School
Is Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zwelivumile 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 Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.2% of its 105 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 83.2%, 2024 98.1%.
How many learners are at Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School?
707 learners and 28 educators (about 25.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 72% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300708. Its exam centre number is 4261063.
Where is Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School?
Magwevana Xolobe A/A,tsomo,5400. It is in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 082 200 9116.
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Nomzamo Senior Primary School
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Upper Nqolosa Junior Secondary School
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Mlondleni Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.