Makhasaneni Primary School
Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal 1.0 km
Public high school
Nhloyana Secondary School
Makhosaneni, KwaZulu-Natal
Nhloyana Secondary School is a public high school in Makhosaneni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 446 learners and 14 educators, about 31.9 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, 96.8% of its 62 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.8% of the school's 62 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 46 | 83.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 58 | 55 | 94.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 62 | 60 | 96.8% | 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) | 446 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500230547 |
| Exam centre number | 5113449 |
Address and location
| Street address | 477 D Section,makhasaneni Reserve,melmoth,3835 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 625,melmoth,3835 |
| Town | Makhosaneni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Obuka |
| Municipality | Mthonjaneni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52805003 |
| 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 Nhloyana Secondary School
Is Nhloyana Secondary School a public or private school?
Nhloyana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nhloyana 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 Nhloyana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.8% of its 62 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 83.6%, 2024 94.8%.
How many learners are at Nhloyana Secondary School?
446 learners and 14 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Nhloyana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500230547. Its exam centre number is 5113449.
Where is Nhloyana Secondary School?
477 D Section,makhasaneni Reserve,melmoth,3835. It is in Makhosaneni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 082 922 0208.
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