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Public high school
Kwaziphethe Secondary School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal
Kwaziphethe Secondary School is a public high school in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 195 learners and 38 educators, about 31.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 99.3% of its 141 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.3% of the school's 141 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 127 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 155 | 155 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 141 | 140 | 99.3% | 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) | 1 195 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 31.4 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 463 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500342990 |
| Exam centre number | 5112324 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwaziphethe,nongoma,3950 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 298,nongoma,3950 |
| Town | Nongoma |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Nhlophenkulu |
| Municipality | Nongoma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52605019 |
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 Kwaziphethe Secondary School
Is Kwaziphethe Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwaziphethe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kwaziphethe 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 Kwaziphethe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
99.3% of its 141 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Kwaziphethe Secondary School?
1 195 learners and 38 educators (about 31.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Kwaziphethe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500342990. Its exam centre number is 5112324.
Where is Kwaziphethe Secondary School?
Kwaziphethe,nongoma,3950. It is in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 035 831 4271.
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98.8% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.