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Umdlamfe High School
Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal
Umdlamfe High School is a public high school in Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 414 learners and 37 educators, about 38.2 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, 97.7% of its 132 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.7% of the school's 132 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 131 | 87.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 161 | 139 | 86.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 132 | 129 | 97.7% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 414 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 38.2 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500287157 |
| Exam centre number | 5113232 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1520 J Cetshwayo Street,esikhawini,3887 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X8510,esikhawini,3887 |
| Town | Esikhawini |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Esikhaleni Senkosi |
| Municipality | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52802019 |
| 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 Umdlamfe High School
Is Umdlamfe High School a public or private school?
Umdlamfe High School is a public high school.
Does Umdlamfe 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 Umdlamfe High School's matric pass rate?
97.7% of its 132 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 87.9%, 2024 86.3%.
How many learners are at Umdlamfe High School?
1 414 learners and 37 educators (about 38.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Umdlamfe High School?
Its EMIS number is 500287157. Its exam centre number is 5113232.
Where is Umdlamfe High School?
1520 J Cetshwayo Street,esikhawini,3887. It is in Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 035 796 0014.
Schools near Umdlamfe High School
Esikhawini Primary School
Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal 454 m
Mzingwenya Primary School
Umgakla Street, KwaZulu-Natal 516 m
Exhaphozini Primary School
Esikhawini J, KwaZulu-Natal 546 m
Dlamvuzo Senior Secondary School
Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal 823 m
87.8% matric 2025Sikhulangemfundo Secondary School
Mpungushe Street, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
81.3% matric 2025Thambolini High School
Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
95.1% matric 2025Ethakasani Primary School
Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Amandosi Primary School
Sikhalasenkosi, KwaZulu-Natal 1.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.