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Public high school
Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School
Galile Area, KwaZulu-Natal
Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School is a public high school in Galile Area, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 682 learners and 19 educators, about 35.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 91.7% of its 96 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.7% of the school's 96 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 76 | 77.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 96 | 78 | 81.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 96 | 88 | 91.7% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 682 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 35.9 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500285899 |
| Exam centre number | 5413338 |
Address and location
| Street address | Piod,egalile,durban,4310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 43627,inanda,4310 |
| Town | Galile Area |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Mdloti |
| Municipality | Ndwedwe Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52903017 |
| 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 Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School
Is Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.7% of its 96 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 77.6%, 2024 81.3%.
How many learners are at Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School?
682 learners and 19 educators (about 35.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500285899. Its exam centre number is 5413338.
Where is Ubuhlebesizwe Secondary School?
Piod,egalile,durban,4310. It is in Galile Area, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 078 349 9428.
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