KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education (KZNDoE)
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education runs public schooling in KwaZulu-Natal: 6 098 schools, 2 926 270 learners and 100 615 educators across 12 education districts. In 2025, 90.6% of the province's matric candidates passed.
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Education districts in KwaZulu-Natal
| District | Schools | Private | Learners | Matric pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amajuba | 233 | 9 | 141 931 | 91.2% |
| Harry Gwala | 431 | 16 | 143 576 | 89.7% |
| Ilembe | 421 | 8 | 187 192 | 91.5% |
| King Cetshwayo | 669 | 28 | 294 254 | 89.2% |
| Pinetown | 544 | 43 | 382 270 | 92.1% |
| Ugu | 467 | 18 | 211 205 | 91.8% |
| Umgungundlovu | 539 | 52 | 251 307 | 90.8% |
| Umkhanyakude | 541 | 10 | 253 570 | 93.9% |
| Umlazi | 533 | 57 | 378 997 | 92.0% |
| Umzinyathi | 500 | 9 | 189 587 | 89.0% |
| Uthukela | 457 | 15 | 210 294 | 86.2% |
| Zululand | 763 | 19 | 282 087 | 88.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official website of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education?
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's official website is www.kzneducation.gov.za.
How many schools does the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education manage?
KwaZulu-Natal has 6 098 registered schools: 5 814 public schools run by the department and 284 independent schools that it registers and monitors, with 2 926 270 learners in 2025.
How many education districts are there in KwaZulu-Natal?
The department works through 12 education districts, listed above. Each district office supports the schools in its area and handles matters such as admissions appeals, learner transfers and school support.
Which district is my school in?
Search for the school on SchoolsInfo; its page shows the education district and circuit. You can also open a district above to see every school in it.
SchoolsInfo is independent and not part of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education. School and district data: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025.