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Public high school
Ezigqizweni Secondary School
Kwamthethwa Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal
Ezigqizweni Secondary School is a public high school in Kwamthethwa Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 348 learners and 11 educators, about 31.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, all 91 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 91 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 70 | 88.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 84 | 84 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 91 | 91 | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 348 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 31.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500143264 |
| Exam centre number | 5113420 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwesakwamtethethwa,entuthunga,empangeni,3880 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X7819,empangenirail,3910 |
| Town | Kwamthethwa Tribal Authority |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Umbiya |
| Municipality | Mfolozi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52801013 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
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 Ezigqizweni Secondary School
Is Ezigqizweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Ezigqizweni Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ezigqizweni Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ezigqizweni Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 91 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.6%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Ezigqizweni Secondary School?
348 learners and 11 educators (about 31.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ezigqizweni Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500143264. Its exam centre number is 5113420.
Where is Ezigqizweni Secondary School?
Kwesakwamtethethwa,entuthunga,empangeni,3880. It is in Kwamthethwa Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 076 271 2224.
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Esigwaceni Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.