Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Ethandakukhanya, Piet Retief, Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,240

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 216 learners from Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	175	133	76.0%
2024	210	166	79.0%
2025	216	172	79.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 1,240; is a public primary school, a different phase than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 1,240; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 79.6%.
New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,240; is a public primary school, a different phase than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 1,240; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 79.6%.
Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,240; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 79.6%.

Piet Retief

Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 1,240; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 79.6%.
Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School, 1,944 compared with 1,240; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 79.6%.
Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School, 1,848 compared with 1,240; is a public combined school, a different phase than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 79.6%.
Imizamoyethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's 1,240; is a public primary school, a different phase than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Nqobile Primary School is a similar size to Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School, with 1,534 learners against 1,240; is a public primary school, a different phase than Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

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: 1073 Phila Myeni Avenue, Mkhondo, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal: Po Box 2515 Ethandukukhanya Mkhondo 2380
Telephone: 017 826 2483
EMIS number: 800030445

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary 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 Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School directly, on 017 826 2483, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary 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 Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School the best school in Piet Retief?

On the numbers that are published, Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.6% is lower than INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 94%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School?

Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School reported 1,240 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School?

Yes, Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's matric results like?

Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.6%, in 2025. That's up from 76% in 2023.

Is Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School a public or private school?

Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Amadlelo Aluhlaza Secondary School?

You can call 017 826 2483. It is located at 1073 Phila Myeni Avenue, Mkhondo, Piet Retief, 2380.