Clermont Public Primary School
Clernaville, KwaZulu-Natal 204 m
Public high school
Umqhele Secondary School
Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal
Umqhele Secondary School is a public high school in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 352 learners and 34 educators, about 39.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 81.6% of its 207 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.6% of the school's 207 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 130 | 89.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 167 | 140 | 83.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 207 | 169 | 81.6% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 352 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 39.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500288748 |
| Exam centre number | 5412130 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2535 Thirtyfirst Avenue,clermont,durban,3602 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 240,clernaville,3602 |
| Town | Clermont |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Pinetown |
| Circuit | Kranskloof |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500092 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Umqhele Secondary School
Is Umqhele Secondary School a public or private school?
Umqhele Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Umqhele Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Umqhele Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.6% of its 207 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 89.0%, 2024 83.8%.
How many learners are at Umqhele Secondary School?
1 352 learners and 34 educators (about 39.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Umqhele Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500288748. Its exam centre number is 5412130.
Where is Umqhele Secondary School?
2535 Thirtyfirst Avenue,clermont,durban,3602. It is in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 083 321 8807.
Schools near Umqhele Secondary School
Christianenburg Primary School
Clernaville, KwaZulu-Natal 792 m
Clernaville Primary School
Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal 808 m
Star College
Westville North, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
100.0% matric 2025Udumo Primary School
Clernaville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Atholl Heights Primary School
Chiltern Hills, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Ziphathele High School
Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
89.7% matric 2025Zakhele Primary School
Clernaville, KwaZulu-Natal 1.7 km
Etshelihle Public Primary School
3548 38th Avenue, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.