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Public high school
Vukasekusile Secondary School
Umtshezi Rural, Between Colenso and Estcoiurt, KwaZulu-Natal
Vukasekusile Secondary School is a public high school in Umtshezi Rural, Between Colenso and Estcoiurt, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 689 learners and 22 educators, about 31.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 97.6% of its 82 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.6% of the school's 82 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 70 | 92.1% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 95 | 90 | 94.7% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 82 | 80 | 97.6% | 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) | 689 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 31.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500293151 |
| Exam centre number | 5211230 |
Address and location
| Street address | 77 Plot,umtshezi Rural,umtshezi,3310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1213,estcourt,3310 |
| Suburb / area | Umtshezi Rural |
| Town | Between Colenso and Estcoiurt |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Emtshezi |
| Municipality | Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52307019 |
| 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 Vukasekusile Secondary School
Is Vukasekusile Secondary School a public or private school?
Vukasekusile Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Vukasekusile 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 Vukasekusile Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.6% of its 82 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 92.1%, 2024 94.7%.
How many learners are at Vukasekusile Secondary School?
689 learners and 22 educators (about 31.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Vukasekusile Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500293151. Its exam centre number is 5211230.
Where is Vukasekusile Secondary School?
77 Plot,umtshezi Rural,umtshezi,3310. It is in Umtshezi Rural, Between Colenso and Estcoiurt, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 072 734 0972.
Schools near Vukasekusile Secondary School
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Kopleegte Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.