Public high school

Imbilane High School

Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal

Imbilane High School is a public high school in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 045 learners and 30 educators, about 34.8 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, 94.0% of its 167 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).

Matric (NSC) results

94.0% of the school's 167 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateKwaZulu-Natal
2023153142 92.8% 86.4%
2024128124 96.9% 89.7%
2025167157 94.0% 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 045
Educators (2025)30
Learners per educator34.8 (province average 30.3)
Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 118 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number500160543

Address and location

Street addressUphondolwendlovu Street,ulundi C,ulundi,3838
Postal addressP.O.Box 328,ulundi,3838
TownUlundi
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtZululand
CircuitOndini
MunicipalityUlundi Local Municipality
Ward52606012
Former departmentKwazulu 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 Imbilane High School

Is Imbilane High School a public or private school?

Imbilane High School is a public high school.

Does Imbilane 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 Imbilane High School's matric pass rate?

94.0% of its 167 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 92.8%, 2024 96.9%.

How many learners are at Imbilane High School?

1 045 learners and 30 educators (about 34.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Imbilane High School?

Its EMIS number is 500160543.

Where is Imbilane High School?

Uphondolwendlovu Street,ulundi C,ulundi,3838. It is in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 081 812 6094.

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