Best high schools in Empangeni by matric results (2025)

15 schools in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal had matric candidates in 2025. Together 1 721 learners wrote and 89.7% passed, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal.

#	School	Wrote	Pass rate	2023–25
1	Mevamhlophe High School Public	191	100.0%	100.0%
2	Ziphozonke High School Public	145	97.9%	97.3%
3	Dover Combined Farm School Public	94	96.8%	96.2%
4	Masakhane High School Public	58	96.6%	94.5%
5	Mkhonto High School Public	84	96.4%	89.9%
6	Empangeni High School Public	239	95.8%	97.1%
7	Manzimhlophe High School Public	83	95.2%	94.8%
8	Bhekikusasa High School Public	99	94.9%	97.5%
9	Richem Secondary School Public	123	93.5%	93.5%
10	Mgitshwa High School Public	137	92.0%	86.6%
11	Inqabayamazimela High School Public	104	90.4%	90.0%
12	Phangifa Comtech High School Public	26	88.5%	80.2%
13	Mkhombisi High School Public	134	84.3%	82.4%
14	Nongweleza High School Public	93	80.6%	85.2%
15	Obuka Senior Secondary School Public	111	31.5%	67.4%

Ranked by the 2025 NSC pass rate (candidates who passed ÷ candidates who wrote), then the combined 2023–2025 pass rate. Rankings leave out schools with fewer than 20 candidates so very small classes don't dominate. Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. A pass rate doesn't show bachelor passes, subject choices or learners who left before Grade 12, so visit schools before choosing.