Abaqulusi High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Abaqulusi High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ekhuzeni, Abaqulusi High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

601

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Abaqulusi High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 84 matric candidates from Abaqulusi High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	69	64	92.8%
2024	70	67	95.7%
2025	84	80	95.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112401.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Abaqulusi High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	27	21	77.8%
Mathematical Literacy	43	35	81.4%
Physical Sciences	23	22	95.7%
Life Sciences	23	21	91.3%
Accounting	25	25	100.0%
Business Studies	47	43	91.5%
Economics	25	24	96.0%
Geography	45	44	97.8%
English First Additional Language	70	70	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Abaqulusi High School, 1,799 compared with 601; is a public combined school, a different phase than Abaqulusi High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Abaqulusi High School's 95.2%.
Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Abaqulusi High School, 1,651 compared with 601; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Abaqulusi High School's 95.2%.
Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Abaqulusi High School's 601; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Abaqulusi High School's 95.2%.
Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Abaqulusi High School's 601; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Abaqulusi High School's 95.2%.
Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Abaqulusi High School, 1,650 compared with 601; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Abaqulusi High School's 95.2%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Bhadeni, Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal: Private Bag X270, Paulpietersburg, 3180
Telephone: 076 433 1684
Email: ABAQULUSI-HS@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number: 500100270

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Abaqulusi High School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Abaqulusi High School directly, on 076 433 1684 or by email at ABAQULUSI-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Abaqulusi High School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Abaqulusi High School the best school in Zululand?

On the numbers that are published, Abaqulusi High School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Abaqulusi High School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.

How big are the classes at Abaqulusi High School?

Abaqulusi High School reported 601 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Abaqulusi High School?

No. Abaqulusi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Abaqulusi High School's matric results like?

Abaqulusi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.8% since 2023.

Is Abaqulusi High School a public or private school?

Abaqulusi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Abaqulusi High School?

You can call 076 433 1684 or email ABAQULUSI-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Bhadeni, Paulpietersburg, Paul Pietersburg, 3180.