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Emthonjeniwolwazi High School
Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal
Emthonjeniwolwazi High School is a public high school in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 706 learners and 19 educators, about 37.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.5% of its 79 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.5% of the school's 79 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 68 | 84.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 70 | 70 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 79 | 77 | 97.5% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 706 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 37.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500134939 |
| Exam centre number | 5211210 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zwelisha Location,zwelisha,zwelitsha,escourt,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 829,estcourt,3310 |
| Town | Zwelisha |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Wembezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307015 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Emthonjeniwolwazi High School
Is Emthonjeniwolwazi High School a public or private school?
Emthonjeniwolwazi High School is a public high school.
Does Emthonjeniwolwazi High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's matric pass rate?
97.5% of its 79 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 84.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Emthonjeniwolwazi High School?
706 learners and 19 educators (about 37.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Emthonjeniwolwazi High School?
Its EMIS number is 500134939. Its exam centre number is 5211210.
Where is Emthonjeniwolwazi High School?
Zwelisha Location,zwelisha,zwelitsha,escourt,3310. It is in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 353 8320.
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84.8% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.