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Public high school
Umkhumbane Secondary School
Chesterville Extension 1, KwaZulu-Natal
Umkhumbane Secondary School is a public high school in Chesterville Extension 1, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 194 learners and 35 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, all 173 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 173 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 147 | 144 | 98.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 211 | 210 | 99.5% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 173 | 173 | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 194 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 34.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 96 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500342657 |
| Exam centre number | 5411207 |
Address and location
| Street address | 82 Dennis Shepstone Road,chestville Extention,durban,4058 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 30511,mayville,4058 |
| Town | Chesterville Extension 1 |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Umkhumbane |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500024 |
| 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 Umkhumbane Secondary School
Is Umkhumbane Secondary School a public or private school?
Umkhumbane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Umkhumbane Secondary 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 5 school.
What is Umkhumbane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 173 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 98.0%, 2024 99.5%.
How many learners are at Umkhumbane Secondary School?
1 194 learners and 35 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 96 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Umkhumbane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500342657. Its exam centre number is 5411207.
Where is Umkhumbane Secondary School?
82 Dennis Shepstone Road,chestville Extention,durban,4058. It is in Chesterville Extension 1, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 264 1744.
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