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Public high school
King Cetshwayo Secondary School
Ishowe, KwaZulu-Natal
King Cetshwayo Secondary School is a public high school in Ishowe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 180 learners and 8 educators, about 22.5 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 72.5% of its 40 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
72.5% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 19 | 16 | 84.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 40 | 29 | 72.5% | 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 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 180 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 22.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 87% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500175898 |
| Exam centre number | 5113313 |
Address and location
| Street address | Machubeni Tribal Authority,genzinsila A,nkandla,3815 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 922,eshowe,3830 |
| Town | Ishowe |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Ntolwane |
| Municipality | Nkandla Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52806014 |
| 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 King Cetshwayo Secondary School
Is King Cetshwayo Secondary School a public or private school?
King Cetshwayo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does King Cetshwayo 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 King Cetshwayo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
72.5% of its 40 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 84.2%.
How many learners are at King Cetshwayo Secondary School?
180 learners and 8 educators (about 22.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 87% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of King Cetshwayo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500175898. Its exam centre number is 5113313.
Where is King Cetshwayo Secondary School?
Machubeni Tribal Authority,genzinsila A,nkandla,3815. It is in Ishowe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 079 182 0579.
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83.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.