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Lihlithemba Technical High School
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Lihlithemba Technical High School is a public high school in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 176 learners and 49 educators, about 24 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 76.6% of its 145 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.6% of the school's 145 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | 137 | 79.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 100 | 88 | 88.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 145 | 111 | 76.6% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 176 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 24 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500186443 |
| Exam centre number | 5413311 |
Address and location
| Street address | 100 P Ndwendwe Main Road,umsunduze Area,verulam,4340 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1741,verulam,4340 |
| Town | Ndwedwe |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Ndwedwe |
| Municipality | Ndwedwe Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52903013 |
| 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 Lihlithemba Technical High School
Is Lihlithemba Technical High School a public or private school?
Lihlithemba Technical High School is a public high school.
Does Lihlithemba Technical High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Lihlithemba Technical High School's matric pass rate?
76.6% of its 145 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 79.2%, 2024 88.0%.
How many learners are at Lihlithemba Technical High School?
1 176 learners and 49 educators (about 24 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Lihlithemba Technical High School?
Its EMIS number is 500186443. Its exam centre number is 5413311.
Where is Lihlithemba Technical High School?
100 P Ndwendwe Main Road,umsunduze Area,verulam,4340. It is in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 083 350 4550.
Schools near Lihlithemba Technical High School
Sanele Primary School
Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal 1.2 km
Umsunduze Senior Primary School
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Sisebenzile Secondary School
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
97.1% matric 2025Kwajessop Primary School
Shudu, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Ezindlovini Primary School
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal 2.3 km
Umzokhulayo Primary School
Umzokhulayo Area, KwaZulu-Natal 2.6 km
Mashiyamahle H. School
Mwolokohlo, KwaZulu-Natal 2.9 km
98.0% matric 2025Emakheni Primry School
Nqwayini, KwaZulu-Natal 3.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.