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Public high school
Nhlathimbe Secondary School
Lotheni, KwaZulu-Natal
Nhlathimbe Secondary School is a public high school in Lotheni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 197 learners and 8 educators, about 24.6 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, all 19 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 19 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 31 | 83.8% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 22 | 16 | 72.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | 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) | 197 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 24.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500230029 |
| Exam centre number | 5311428 |
Address and location
| Street address | Via Underberg To Loteni Travel,underberg,3257 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 579,underberg,3257 |
| Town | Lotheni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Impendle |
| Municipality | Impendle Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52204001 |
| Former department | New 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 Nhlathimbe Secondary School
Is Nhlathimbe Secondary School a public or private school?
Nhlathimbe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nhlathimbe Secondary 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 Nhlathimbe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 19 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 83.8%, 2024 72.7%.
How many learners are at Nhlathimbe Secondary School?
197 learners and 8 educators (about 24.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Nhlathimbe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500230029. Its exam centre number is 5311428.
Where is Nhlathimbe Secondary School?
Via Underberg To Loteni Travel,underberg,3257. It is in Lotheni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 072 247 9593.
Schools near Nhlathimbe Secondary School
Lotheni Primary School
Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal 958 m
Mahlutshini Primary School
Mahlutshini, KwaZulu-Natal 4.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.