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Amazulu High School

Public secondary school · Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Madadeni circuit)

Amazulu High School is a public secondary school in Madadeni. Its last matric group achieved a 67.9% pass rate.

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Located in Madadeni, Amazulu High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,118
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Amazulu High 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 Amazulu High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Amazulu High School entered 165 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 67.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317715185.3%
202416412274.4%
202516511267.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213203.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Amazulu High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics684566.2%
Mathematical Literacy966971.9%
Physical Sciences472655.3%
Life Sciences1145750.0%
Agricultural Sciences1818100.0%
Accounting211676.2%
Business Studies504284.0%
Economics211676.2%
Geography12510080.0%
History675988.1%
English First Additional Language164164100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Amazulu High School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Amazulu High School's 1,118; is a public primary school, a different phase than Amazulu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Amazulu High School's 1,118; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Amazulu High School's 67.9%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Amazulu High School's 1,118; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Amazulu High School's 67.9%.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Amazulu High School, 1,771 compared with 1,118; is a public primary school, a different phase than Amazulu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Amazulu High School's 1,118; is a public primary school, a different phase than Amazulu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
5946 Lot Plot, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
P.o.box 14024, Madadeni, 2951
Telephone
072 638 6028
Email
amazulu-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500103045

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Amazulu 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 Amazulu High School directly, on 072 638 6028 or by email at AMAZULU-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Amazulu 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 Amazulu High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Amazulu High School's matric pass rate of 67.9% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Amazulu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Amazulu High School?
Amazulu High School reported 1,118 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Amazulu High School?
Yes, Amazulu High 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 Amazulu High School's matric results like?
Amazulu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 67.9%, in 2025. That's down from 85.3% in 2023.
Is Amazulu High School a public or private school?
Amazulu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Amazulu High School?
You can call 072 638 6028 or email AMAZULU-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 5946 Lot Plot, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951.