Emaus Junior Secondary School
Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal 198 m
Public high school
Emaus Senior Secondary School
Nolangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Emaus Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Nolangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 378 learners and 12 educators, about 31.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 80.2% of its 81 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.2% of the school's 81 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 45 | 83.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 70 | 60 | 85.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 81 | 65 | 80.2% | 90.6% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 378 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500424834 |
| Exam centre number | 5313404 |
Address and location
| Street address | Umzimkulu,3297 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 160,umzimkulu,3297 |
| Town | Nolangeni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Mkhatshana |
| Municipality | Umzimkhulu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54305021 |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Emaus Senior Secondary School
Is Emaus Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Emaus Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Emaus Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Emaus Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.2% of its 81 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 83.3%, 2024 85.7%.
How many learners are at Emaus Senior Secondary School?
378 learners and 12 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Emaus Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500424834. Its exam centre number is 5313404.
Where is Emaus Senior Secondary School?
Umzimkulu,3297. It is in Nolangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 072 179 1542.
Schools near Emaus Senior Secondary School
Nomeva Senior Primary School
Box 35, KwaZulu-Natal 2.2 km
Buhlebezwe Senior Primary School
Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal 3.5 km
Dumisa Combined School
Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal 4.6 km
Ladam Senior Secondary School
Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal 4.7 km
77.8% matric 2025Emvubukazi Junior Secondary School
Mvubukazi, KwaZulu-Natal 4.8 km
Mhlaba Combined School
Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal 4.9 km
Vukani Junior Secondary School
Nomeva A/A, KwaZulu-Natal 5.0 km
St Barnabas Junior Secondary School
Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal 5.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.