Entsikeni Primary School
Riverside, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Public high school
Entsikeni Secondary School
Po Hoha, KwaZulu-Natal
Entsikeni Secondary School is a public high school in Po Hoha, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 279 learners and 32 educators, about 40 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, all 250 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 250 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 161 | 161 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 159 | 159 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 250 | 250 | 100.0% | 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) | 1 279 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 40 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500425130 |
| Exam centre number | 5313406 |
Address and location
| Street address | Entsikeni Location,umzimkulu,3297 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 494,umzimkulu,3297 |
| Town | Po Hoha |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Entsikeni |
| Municipality | Umzimkhulu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54305003 |
| 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 Entsikeni Secondary School
Is Entsikeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Entsikeni Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Entsikeni 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 Entsikeni Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 250 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Entsikeni Secondary School?
1 279 learners and 32 educators (about 40 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Entsikeni Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500425130. Its exam centre number is 5313406.
Where is Entsikeni Secondary School?
Entsikeni Location,umzimkulu,3297. It is in Po Hoha, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 073 108 1033.
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Delamuzi Primary School
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Malenge Junior Secondary School
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Kayeka Primary School
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Mabandla Secondary School
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St Augustine Primary School
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Engwaqa Combined School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.