Macambini Primary School
Nyoni, KwaZulu-Natal 892 m
Public high school
Lambothi High School
Near Kwamlotswa Store, KwaZulu-Natal
Lambothi High School is a public high school in Near Kwamlotswa Store, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 540 learners and 16 educators, about 33.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 82.3% of its 158 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.3% of the school's 158 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 148 | 128 | 86.5% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 121 | 108 | 89.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 158 | 130 | 82.3% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 540 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 33.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500185037 |
| Exam centre number | 5413140 |
Address and location
| Street address | Macambini Tribal Authority,macambini,nyoni,3802 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X2104,nyoni,3802 |
| Town | Near Kwamlotswa Store |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Gingindlovu |
| Municipality | Mandeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52901008 |
| 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 Lambothi High School
Is Lambothi High School a public or private school?
Lambothi High School is a public high school.
Does Lambothi High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Lambothi High School's matric pass rate?
82.3% of its 158 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 86.5%, 2024 89.3%.
How many learners are at Lambothi High School?
540 learners and 16 educators (about 33.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Lambothi High School?
Its EMIS number is 500185037. Its exam centre number is 5413140.
Where is Lambothi High School?
Macambini Tribal Authority,macambini,nyoni,3802. It is in Near Kwamlotswa Store, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 063 231 1376.
Schools near Lambothi High School
Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School
P.O Nyoni, KwaZulu-Natal 933 m
89.6% matric 2025Emthaleni Primary School
Mandini, KwaZulu-Natal 2.9 km
Inkosi Lokothwayo Primary School
Isulabashe, KwaZulu-Natal 3.5 km
Nkunzemalunda Primary School
Makhwanini, KwaZulu-Natal 3.7 km
Emhlubulweni Primary School
Nyoni, KwaZulu-Natal 4.1 km
Inkosi Somshoko Secondary School
Amatikulu, KwaZulu-Natal 4.5 km
81.6% matric 2025Wangu Primary School
Wangu, KwaZulu-Natal 4.7 km
Ifalethu Combined School
P.O. Box 3324, KwaZulu-Natal 5.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.