Public high school

Guzana Secondary School

Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal

Guzana Secondary School is a public high school in Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 886 learners and 26 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 95.7% of its 46 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).

Matric (NSC) results

95.7% of the school's 46 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateKwaZulu-Natal
20234133 80.5% 86.4%
20243930 76.9% 89.7%
20254644 95.7% 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Learners (2025)886
Educators (2025)26
Learners per educator34.1 (province average 30.3)
Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 426 similar schools
EMIS number500443630
Exam centre number5413347

Address and location

Street addressShayamoya Township Shakaskraal Shakaskraal 4430
Postal addressP.O.Box 4922,stanger,4450
TownShakaskraal
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtIlembe
CircuitUmhlali
MunicipalityKwaDukuza Local Municipality
Ward52902023

Admissions

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Questions about Guzana Secondary School

Is Guzana Secondary School a public or private school?

Guzana Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Guzana Secondary 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 Guzana Secondary School's matric pass rate?

95.7% of its 46 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 80.5%, 2024 76.9%.

How many learners are at Guzana Secondary School?

886 learners and 26 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Guzana Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 500443630. Its exam centre number is 5413347.

Where is Guzana Secondary School?

Shayamoya Township Shakaskraal Shakaskraal 4430. It is in Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 082 967 8223.

Schools near Guzana Secondary School

Tinley Manor Primary School

Velani Township, KwaZulu-Natal 3.9 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 1No fees

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Etete S.A. Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 1No fees

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Nonhlevu Secondary School

Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal 5.2 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 3No fees
88.3% matric 2025

065 887 2465

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.