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Ikhwezi High School
Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Ikhwezi High School is a public high school in Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Amajuba education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 725 learners and 24 educators, about 30.2 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 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, 89.2% of its 102 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.2% of the school's 102 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 83 | 85.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 102 | 79 | 77.5% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 102 | 91 | 89.2% | 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) | 725 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 30.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 28% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500161949 |
| Exam centre number | 5213214 |
Address and location
| Street address | 10066 A Valley,madadeni,newcastle,2951 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X5030,madadeni,2951 |
| Town | Madadeni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Amajuba |
| Circuit | Masakhane |
| Municipality | Newcastle Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52502022 |
| 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 Ikhwezi High School
Is Ikhwezi High School a public or private school?
Ikhwezi High School is a public high school.
Does Ikhwezi 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 Ikhwezi High School's matric pass rate?
89.2% of its 102 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 85.6%, 2024 77.5%.
How many learners are at Ikhwezi High School?
725 learners and 24 educators (about 30.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 28% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ikhwezi High School?
Its EMIS number is 500161949. Its exam centre number is 5213214.
Where is Ikhwezi High School?
10066 A Valley,madadeni,newcastle,2951. It is in Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Amajuba education district. Phone 083 310 8519.
Schools near Ikhwezi High School
Vs Zulu Primary School
Mathukuza, KwaZulu-Natal 957 m
Vumelani Junior Primary School
Madadeni 2, KwaZulu-Natal 975 m
Mbalenhle Senior Primary School
Section 2, Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Vukani Junior Primary School
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Siyamukela High School
Madadeni 2, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
92.7% matric 2025Khaselihle Full Service School
Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Sipheni Senior Primary School
Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Hlabana Primary School
Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal 1.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.