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Public high school
Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 586 learners and 47 educators, about 33.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 95.2% of its 187 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.2% of the school's 187 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 199 | 161 | 80.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 163 | 155 | 95.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 187 | 178 | 95.2% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 586 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 33.7 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500237096 |
| Exam centre number | 5412330 |
Address and location
| Street address | 55 P Mkhiwane Road,kwamashu,durban,4360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 27068,kwamashu,4360 |
| Town | Durban |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Kwamashu Central |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500045 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School
Is Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School a public or private school?
Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School is a public high school.
Does Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School's matric pass rate?
95.2% of its 187 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 80.9%, 2024 95.1%.
How many learners are at Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School?
1 586 learners and 47 educators (about 33.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School?
Its EMIS number is 500237096. Its exam centre number is 5412330.
Where is Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School?
55 P Mkhiwane Road,kwamashu,durban,4360. It is in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 503 4808.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.