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Abantungwa High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ntabamhlophe circuit)

Abantungwa High School is a public secondary school based in Uthukela district. Its last matric group achieved a 82% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Abantungwa High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Uthukela district, Abantungwa High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

344
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Abantungwa High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 61 matric candidates from Abantungwa High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023534890.6%
2024553665.5%
2025615082.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211201.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Abantungwa High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211676.2%
Mathematical Literacy342676.5%
Physical Sciences181477.8%
Life Sciences401845.0%
Accounting14857.1%
Business Studies151280.0%
Economics15960.0%
Geography412970.7%
History2222100.0%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Abantungwa High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Abantungwa High School's 344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Abantungwa High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Abantungwa High School's 344; is a public combined school, a different phase than Abantungwa High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Abantungwa High School's 82%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Abantungwa High School's 344; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Abantungwa High School's 82%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Abantungwa High School's 344; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.3% against Abantungwa High School's 82%).
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Abantungwa High School's 344; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.6% against Abantungwa High School's 82%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
Emdwebu Location, Emowebu, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 533, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
036 352 8043
Email
abantungwa53@gmail.com
EMIS number
500100233

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Abantungwa 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 Abantungwa High School directly, on 036 352 8043 or by email at abantungwa53@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Abantungwa 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 Abantungwa High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Abantungwa High School's matric pass rate of 82% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Abantungwa High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Abantungwa High School?
Abantungwa High School reported 344 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Abantungwa High School?
No. Abantungwa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Abantungwa High School's matric results like?
Abantungwa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82%, in 2025. That's down from 90.6% in 2023.
Is Abantungwa High School a public or private school?
Abantungwa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Abantungwa High School?
You can call 036 352 8043 or email abantungwa53@gmail.com. It is located at Emdwebu Location, Emowebu, Escourt, 3310.