Isandlwana Primary School
Isandlwana, Isandlwana Historical Area, KwaZulu-Natal 178 m
Public high school
Siyanda Secondary School
Mnqunyeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal
Siyanda Secondary School is a public high school in Mnqunyeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 340 learners and 12 educators, about 28.3 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, 95.1% of its 81 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.1% of the school's 81 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 71 | 92.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 91 | 91 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 81 | 77 | 95.1% | 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) | 340 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 28.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 68% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500339808 |
| Exam centre number | 5212323 |
Address and location
| Street address | Isandlwana Historic Reserve,isandlwana,nquthu,3005 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 3,isandlwana,3005 |
| Town | Mnqunyeni Area |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umzinyathi |
| Circuit | Hlazakazi |
| Municipality | Nqutu Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52402012 |
| 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 Siyanda Secondary School
Is Siyanda Secondary School a public or private school?
Siyanda Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Siyanda 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 Siyanda Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.1% of its 81 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 92.2%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Siyanda Secondary School?
340 learners and 12 educators (about 28.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 68% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Siyanda Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500339808. Its exam centre number is 5212323.
Where is Siyanda Secondary School?
Isandlwana Historic Reserve,isandlwana,nquthu,3005. It is in Mnqunyeni Area, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umzinyathi education district. Phone 073 593 7971.
Schools near Siyanda Secondary School
Gadeleni Secondary School
Isandlwana, KwaZulu-Natal 828 m
Mampunga Primary School
Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Mathutshana Primary School
Isandlwana Area, KwaZulu-Natal 3.0 km
Nhloya Primary School
Isandlwana, KwaZulu-Natal 3.3 km
Ntalantala Secondary School
Isandlwana Road, KwaZulu-Natal 4.1 km
97.1% matric 2025Ncepheni Primary School
Ncepheni, KwaZulu-Natal 4.2 km
Mhlazane Primary School
Dundee Nu, KwaZulu-Natal 4.6 km
Buhlebamangwe Primary School
Mangweni, Section K, KwaZulu-Natal 5.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.