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Makhanda Secondary School
Izotsha, KwaZulu-Natal
Makhanda Secondary School is a public high school in Izotsha, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 282 learners and 40 educators, about 32.1 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, 95.4% of its 151 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.4% of the school's 151 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 218 | 173 | 79.4% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 205 | 157 | 76.6% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 151 | 144 | 95.4% | 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) | 1 282 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500194213 |
Address and location
| Street address | Izotsha - Paddock,umbango,port Shepstone,4240 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X797,portshepstone,4240 |
| Town | Izotsha |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ugu |
| Circuit | Ogwini |
| Municipality | Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52106024 |
| 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 Makhanda Secondary School
Is Makhanda Secondary School a public or private school?
Makhanda Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Makhanda Secondary 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 Makhanda Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.4% of its 151 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 79.4%, 2024 76.6%.
How many learners are at Makhanda Secondary School?
1 282 learners and 40 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Makhanda Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500194213.
Where is Makhanda Secondary School?
Izotsha - Paddock,umbango,port Shepstone,4240. It is in Izotsha, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ugu education district. Phone 039 940 2561.
Schools near Makhanda Secondary School
Inyandezulu Primary School
Kwandwalane Tribal Authority, Paddock Road Dafel Store, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Ezwelihle Combined Primary School
Paddock Road, KwaZulu-Natal 2.2 km
Mavundla Primary School
Via Betania, KwaZulu-Natal 2.3 km
Madakane Primary School
Murchison, KwaZulu-Natal 2.6 km
Ingwemabala Comprehensive High School
Betania Location, KwaZulu-Natal 2.6 km
76.8% matric 2025Inkulu Primary School
Inkulu Ward 25, KwaZulu-Natal 3.3 km
Murchison Combined Primary School
Murchison Location, KwaZulu-Natal 3.3 km
Ohlangeni Primary School
Qinabout, KwaZulu-Natal 3.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.