Overview
Menziwa Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 740 learners and is staffed by 27 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 27:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 81.0% (256 of 316 candidates).
Menziwa Senior Secondary School Matric Performance
Menziwa Senior Secondary School's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 74.8% in 2023 to 81.0% in 2025 (316 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 316 | 256 | 81.0% |
| 2024 | 455 | 339 | 74.5% |
| 2023 | 424 | 317 | 74.8% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: Menziwa Senior Secondary School (4291048).
Subject pass rates
Menziwa Senior Secondary School offered 11 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 83.3%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 98.7%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 58.8%. 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 136 | 80 |
58.8%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 183 | 135 |
73.8%
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| Physical Sciences | 116 | 97 |
83.6%
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| Life Sciences | 230 | 196 |
85.2%
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| English (FAL) | 318 | 314 |
98.7%
|
| Accounting | 63 | 46 |
73.0%
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| Business Studies | 89 | 73 |
82.0%
|
| Economics | 64 | 48 |
75.0%
|
| Geography | 150 | 128 |
85.3%
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| History | 139 | 126 |
90.6%
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| Agricultural Sciences | 104 | 83 |
79.8%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 27 other secondary schools in Umtata.
Menziwa Senior Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 1.4 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Menziwa Senior Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Menziwa Senior Secondary School for 2027?
Menziwa Senior Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 740 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 083 600 8845.
Is Menziwa Senior Secondary School a no-fee school?
Menziwa Senior Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Menziwa Senior Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Menziwa Senior Secondary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape community in the Or Tambo Inland district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Menziwa Senior Secondary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Menziwa Senior Secondary School school office. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Or Tambo Inland education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Menziwa Senior Secondary School
Call 083 600 8845 to confirm whether Menziwa Senior Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Ndibela Admin Area,Mthatha,5099 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Menziwa Senior Secondary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Menziwa Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Menziwa Senior Secondary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Or Tambo Inland district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Menziwa Senior Secondary School for the next school year?
Menziwa Senior Secondary School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via phone 083 600 8845 to confirm openings in the Or Tambo Inland district.
What documents do I need to apply at Menziwa Senior Secondary School?
When applying to Menziwa Senior Secondary School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Menziwa Senior Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 083 600 8845.