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Public high school
Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School
Tsomo, Eastern Cape
Zwelixolile 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 219 learners and 8 educators, about 27.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 88.5% of its 26 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.5% of the school's 26 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 9 | 52.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 26 | 23 | 88.5% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 219 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 27.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200300711 |
| Exam centre number | 4261058 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mawusheni,mawusheni,tsomo,5400 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 38, Tsomo, 5400 |
| Town | Tsomo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Intsika Yethu 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 Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School
Is Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zwelixolile 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 Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.5% of its 26 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 52.9%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School?
219 learners and 8 educators (about 27.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300711. Its exam centre number is 4261058.
Where is Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School?
Mawusheni,mawusheni,tsomo,5400. It is in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 083 532 7359.
Schools near Zwelixolile Senior Secondary School
Mahlatini Junior Secondary School
Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
East Upper Qombolo Junior Secondary School
Tsomo, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Papama Primary School
Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Ngudle Junior Secondary School
Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Mtyamde Junior Secondary School
Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Bolana Junior Secondary School
Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 5.7 km
Bongoletu Junior Secondary School
Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Mgxobozweni Junior Secondary School
Tsomo, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.