Mbazwana Primary School
Mbazwana, KwaZulu-Natal 126 m
Public high school
Moses Zikhali High School
Mbazwana, KwaZulu-Natal
Moses Zikhali High School is a public high school in Mbazwana, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 433 learners and 42 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 97.7% of its 177 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.7% of the school's 177 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 159 | 93.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 144 | 142 | 98.6% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 177 | 173 | 97.7% | 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) | 1 433 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 34.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500215229 |
| Exam centre number | 5111332 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mbazwana Business Centre,mbazwana,3974 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 124,mbazwana,3974 |
| Town | Mbazwana |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umkhanyakude |
| Circuit | Mbazwana |
| Municipality | Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52701003 |
| 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 Moses Zikhali High School
Is Moses Zikhali High School a public or private school?
Moses Zikhali High School is a public high school.
Does Moses Zikhali 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 Moses Zikhali High School's matric pass rate?
97.7% of its 177 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 93.0%, 2024 98.6%.
How many learners are at Moses Zikhali High School?
1 433 learners and 42 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Moses Zikhali High School?
Its EMIS number is 500215229. Its exam centre number is 5111332.
Where is Moses Zikhali High School?
Mbazwana Business Centre,mbazwana,3974. It is in Mbazwana, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. Phone 035 571 0467.
Schools near Moses Zikhali High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.