Public high school

Igugulesizwe Secondary School

Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal

Igugulesizwe Secondary School is a public high school in Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 843 learners and 39 educators, about 21.6 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 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, 82.3% of its 310 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).

Matric (NSC) results

82.3% of the school's 310 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateKwaZulu-Natal
2023339275 81.1% 86.4%
2024432346 80.1% 89.7%
2025310255 82.3% 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
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21No
Learners (2025)843
Educators (2025)39
Learners per educator21.6 (province average 30.3)
Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 463 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number500171088
Exam centre number5111311

Address and location

Street addressUmkhonseni,jozini,3969
Postal addressP.O.Box 69,jozini,3969
TownJozini
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtUmkhanyakude
CircuitJozini
MunicipalityJozini Local Municipality
Ward52702006
Former departmentDepartment 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 Igugulesizwe Secondary School

Is Igugulesizwe Secondary School a public or private school?

Igugulesizwe Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Igugulesizwe 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 Igugulesizwe Secondary School's matric pass rate?

82.3% of its 310 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 81.1%, 2024 80.1%.

How many learners are at Igugulesizwe Secondary School?

843 learners and 39 educators (about 21.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Igugulesizwe Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 500171088. Its exam centre number is 5111311.

Where is Igugulesizwe Secondary School?

Umkhonseni,jozini,3969. It is in Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. Phone 083 561 9125.

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