Public secondary school · Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Edendale circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Amakholwa Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Edendale, Amakholwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Of the 101 learners from Amakholwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 66.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 43 | 81.1% |
| 2024 | 60 | 59 | 98.3% |
| 2025 | 101 | 67 | 66.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311329.
That year, Amakholwa Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 27 | 77.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 29 | 23 | 79.3% |
| Life Sciences | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| Business Studies | 31 | 30 | 96.8% |
| Economics | 31 | 29 | 93.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 60 | 60 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Amakholwa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.