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Public high school
Gcwalulwazi High School
Gezinsila, King Dinuzulu Township, KwaZulu-Natal
Gcwalulwazi High School is a public high school in Gezinsila, King Dinuzulu Township, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 318 learners and 47 educators, about 28 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 90.0% of its 220 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.0% of the school's 220 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 227 | 215 | 94.7% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 267 | 224 | 83.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 220 | 198 | 90.0% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 318 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 28 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500306656 |
| Exam centre number | 5113108 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gezinsila Township,gezinsila,kingdunzulu,eshowe,3815 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1028,eshowe,3815 |
| Suburb / area | Gezinsila |
| Town | King Dinuzulu Township |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Eshowe |
| Municipality | uMlalazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52804012 |
| 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 Gcwalulwazi High School
Is Gcwalulwazi High School a public or private school?
Gcwalulwazi High School is a public high school.
Does Gcwalulwazi High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Gcwalulwazi High School's matric pass rate?
90.0% of its 220 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 94.7%, 2024 83.9%.
How many learners are at Gcwalulwazi High School?
1 318 learners and 47 educators (about 28 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Gcwalulwazi High School?
Its EMIS number is 500306656. Its exam centre number is 5113108.
Where is Gcwalulwazi High School?
Gezinsila Township,gezinsila,kingdunzulu,eshowe,3815. It is in Gezinsila, King Dinuzulu Township, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 032 940 4459.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.