Vusisizwe Independent School

Vusisizwe Independent School is a private combined school in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 413 learners and 39 educators, about 36.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (380 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 89.5% of its 38 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

89.5% of the school's 38 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	KwaZulu-Natal
2023	18	18	100.0%	86.4%
2024	35	33	94.3%	89.7%
2025	38	34	89.5%	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	Private combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Independent (private)
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	1 413
Educators (2025)	39
Learners per educator	36.2 (province average 12.2)
EMIS number	500403411
Exam centre number	5112533

Address and location

Street address	28 Klasie Havenga Street Pongola Pongola 3170
Postal address	P.O.Box 2104,pongola,3170
Town	Pongola
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Zululand
Circuit	Ncotshane
Municipality	UPhongolo Local Municipality
Ward	52602011

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.