Best high schools in Ethekwini by matric results (2025)

8 schools in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal had matric candidates in 2025. Together 535 learners wrote and 94.2% passed, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal.

#	School	Wrote	Pass rate	2023–25
1	Kuswag Skool Public	57	100.0%	96.3%
2	Umkhumbi High School Public	88	97.7%	96.8%
3	Verulam Islamic School Private	31	96.8%	94.6%
4	Lamontville High School Public	158	95.6%	89.2%
5	Ulovu High School Public	98	93.9%	88.3%
6	Fundinduku Secondary School Public	81	82.7%	85.0%

Schools with fewer than 20 candidates

#	School	Wrote	Pass rate	2023–25
7	Robert Hlongwa Secondary School Public	11	100.0%	90.9%
8	Emgangeni Secondary School Public	11	90.9%	95.8%

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.