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Public high school
Zweliyandila High School
Tsholomnqa, East London, Eastern Cape
Zweliyandila High School is a public high school in Tsholomnqa, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 283 learners and 10 educators, about 28.3 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, 55.6% of its 54 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
55.6% of the school's 54 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 18 | 56.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 39 | 22 | 56.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 54 | 30 | 55.6% | 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) | 283 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 28.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200963 |
| Exam centre number | 4321120 |
Address and location
| Street address | Oppenshaw Village, Tsholomnqa,tsholomnqa,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 814, East London, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Tsholomnqa |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Zweliyandila High School
Is Zweliyandila High School a public or private school?
Zweliyandila High School is a public high school.
Does Zweliyandila High 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 Zweliyandila High School's matric pass rate?
55.6% of its 54 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 56.3%, 2024 56.4%.
How many learners are at Zweliyandila High School?
283 learners and 10 educators (about 28.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zweliyandila High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200963. Its exam centre number is 4321120.
Where is Zweliyandila High School?
Oppenshaw Village, Tsholomnqa,tsholomnqa,east London,5200. It is in Tsholomnqa, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 064 128 4759.
Schools near Zweliyandila High School
Kiwane Primary School
Kiwane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Jojweni Primary School
Chalumna, East London, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Wesleyville Public School
Chalumna, East London, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Twecwana Public School
Tsholomnqa, East London, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School
Twecu Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
95.8% matric 2025Ngcamama Intermediate School
Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Tsaba Public School
Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Moni Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.