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Public high school
Khaile Secondary School
Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal
Khaile Secondary School is a public high school in Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 499 learners and 17 educators, about 29.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 60.6% of its 99 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
60.6% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 58 | 93.5% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 103 | 83 | 80.6% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 99 | 60 | 60.6% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 499 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 29.4 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500429385 |
| Exam centre number | 5313419 |
Address and location
| Street address | Umzimkulu,3297 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 621,umzimkulu,3297 |
| Town | Umzimkulu |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Clydesdale |
| Municipality | Umzimkhulu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54305015 |
| Former department | New 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 Khaile Secondary School
Is Khaile Secondary School a public or private school?
Khaile Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Khaile 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 Khaile Secondary School's matric pass rate?
60.6% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 93.5%, 2024 80.6%.
How many learners are at Khaile Secondary School?
499 learners and 17 educators (about 29.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 62% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Khaile Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500429385. Its exam centre number is 5313419.
Where is Khaile Secondary School?
Umzimkulu,3297. It is in Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 072 213 9859.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.