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Umlazi Commercial High School
Mangosuthu Highway, KwaZulu-Natal
Umlazi Commercial High School is a public high school in Mangosuthu Highway, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 032 learners and 32 educators, about 32.3 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, 96.9% of its 131 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.9% of the school's 131 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 102 | 95.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 155 | 147 | 94.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 131 | 127 | 96.9% | 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) | 1 032 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500288230 |
| Exam centre number | 5411433 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1424 Mangosuthu Highway,umlazi,durban,4110 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X03,isipingo,4110 |
| Town | Mangosuthu Highway |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Isipingo |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500076 |
| 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 Umlazi Commercial High School
Is Umlazi Commercial High School a public or private school?
Umlazi Commercial High School is a public high school.
Does Umlazi Commercial 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 Umlazi Commercial High School's matric pass rate?
96.9% of its 131 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 95.3%, 2024 94.8%.
How many learners are at Umlazi Commercial High School?
1 032 learners and 32 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Umlazi Commercial High School?
Its EMIS number is 500288230. Its exam centre number is 5411433.
Where is Umlazi Commercial High School?
1424 Mangosuthu Highway,umlazi,durban,4110. It is in Mangosuthu Highway, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 907 3575.
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