Ophuzane Primary School
Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal 928 m
Public high school
Kwamnyayiza High School
Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Kwamnyayiza High School is a public high school in Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 537 learners and 16 educators, about 33.6 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, 59.5% of its 37 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
59.5% of the school's 37 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 40 | 65.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 62 | 51 | 82.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 37 | 22 | 59.5% | 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) | 537 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 33.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500181411 |
| Exam centre number | 5112409 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ophuzane Area,paul Pietersburg,3180 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X313,paulpietersburg,3180 |
| Town | Paulpietersburg |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Tholakele |
| Municipality | eDumbe Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52601008 |
| 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 Kwamnyayiza High School
Is Kwamnyayiza High School a public or private school?
Kwamnyayiza High School is a public high school.
Does Kwamnyayiza High 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 Kwamnyayiza High School's matric pass rate?
59.5% of its 37 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 65.6%, 2024 82.3%.
How many learners are at Kwamnyayiza High School?
537 learners and 16 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Kwamnyayiza High School?
Its EMIS number is 500181411. Its exam centre number is 5112409.
Where is Kwamnyayiza High School?
Ophuzane Area,paul Pietersburg,3180. It is in Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 082 262 3026.
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Tholakele Primary School
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Sicelimpumelelo Primary School
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Khanyiseluzulu Senior Secondary School
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Magubulundu Secondary School
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96.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.