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Public high school
Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School
Enkombanyuswa Tribal Authority, Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal
Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School is a public high school in Enkombanyuswa Tribal Authority, Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 293 learners and 8 educators, about 36.6 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 31 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 31 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 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) | 293 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 36.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 20% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500335516 |
| Exam centre number | 5413339 |
Address and location
| Street address | Edumayo Area,enkombanyuswa Tribal Authority,tongaat,4400 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1350,tongaat,4400 |
| Suburb / area | Enkombanyuswa Tribal Authority |
| Town | Tribal Authority |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Insuze |
| Municipality | Ndwedwe Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52903007 |
| 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 Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School
Is Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ukuzamakwethu 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 Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 31 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School?
293 learners and 8 educators (about 36.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 20% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500335516. Its exam centre number is 5413339.
Where is Ukuzamakwethu Secondary School?
Edumayo Area,enkombanyuswa Tribal Authority,tongaat,4400. It is in Enkombanyuswa Tribal Authority, Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 063 493 8661.
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