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Umkomaas Secondary School
Roseneath, KwaZulu-Natal
Umkomaas Secondary School is a public high school in Roseneath, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 189 learners and 47 educators, about 25.3 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, 83.3% of its 192 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 192 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 223 | 153 | 68.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 183 | 150 | 82.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 192 | 160 | 83.3% | 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) | 1 189 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 25.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500288119 |
| Exam centre number | 5411339 |
Address and location
| Street address | Old Main Roseneath Road,craigieburn,umkomaas,4170 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1029,umkomaas,4170 |
| Town | Roseneath |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Amanzimtoti |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500099 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Umkomaas Secondary School
Is Umkomaas Secondary School a public or private school?
Umkomaas Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Umkomaas 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 4 school.
What is Umkomaas Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 192 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 68.6%, 2024 82.0%.
How many learners are at Umkomaas Secondary School?
1 189 learners and 47 educators (about 25.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Umkomaas Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500288119. Its exam centre number is 5411339.
Where is Umkomaas Secondary School?
Old Main Roseneath Road,craigieburn,umkomaas,4170. It is in Roseneath, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 039 979 5271.
Schools near Umkomaas Secondary School
Umkomaas Drift Primary School
Malundi, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Naidooville Primary School
Craigieburn, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Kwa Hluzingqondo High School
Amahlongwa, KwaZulu-Natal 3.9 km
96.8% matric 2025Injabulo Senior Primary School
Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal 3.9 km
Amahlongwa Juniour Primary School
Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
Magabeni Junior Primary School
Magabheni Township, Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
Dlambula Primary School
P.O.Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal 4.3 km
Mmoyeni Junior Primary School
Umdoni, KwaZulu-Natal 4.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.