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Public high school
Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 811 learners and 27 educators, about 30 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 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 70.1% of its 127 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
70.1% of the school's 127 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 103 | 63.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 86 | 65 | 75.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 127 | 89 | 70.1% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 811 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 73% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200401225 |
| Exam centre number | 4291099 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ngqwala Location,xhugxwala A/A,viedgesville,5102 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 7481, Mthatha, 5099 |
| Suburb / area | Umtata |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo 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 Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School
Is Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
70.1% of its 127 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 63.6%, 2024 75.6%.
How many learners are at Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School?
811 learners and 27 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 73% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401225. Its exam centre number is 4291099.
Where is Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School?
Ngqwala Location,xhugxwala A/A,viedgesville,5102. It is in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 047 495 0021.
Schools near Zwelodumo Senior Secondary School
Viedgesville Senior Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.0 km
The Eagle Academy Primary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Springvale Primary Junior School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Jongisizwe Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Holomisa Senior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
86.9% matric 2025Pangindlela Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Mabheleni Primary Junior School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Mbekweni Senior Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.