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Balondo High School

Public secondary school · Kwamthethwa, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Umhlana circuit)

In Kwamthethwa, Balondo High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.8%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Balondo High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Balondo High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwamthethwa. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

395
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Balondo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 48 matric candidates from Balondo High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393384.6%
2024595694.9%
2025484695.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113403.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Balondo High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201260.0%
Mathematical Literacy4040100.0%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences594779.7%
Geography5959100.0%
English First Additional Language6060100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Balondo High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Balondo High School's 395; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Balondo High School's 95.8%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Balondo High School, 2,166 compared with 395; is a public primary school, a different phase than Balondo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Balondo High School's 395; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Balondo High School's 95.8%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Balondo High School, 1,763 compared with 395; is a public primary school, a different phase than Balondo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Balondo High School, 1,742 compared with 395; is a public primary school, a different phase than Balondo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mhlana Tribal Authority, Emabhuyeni Empangeni Rail, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
P.o.box 7617, Empangeni, 3910
Telephone
083 513 3950
Email
balondohighschool@out.look
EMIS number
500104969

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balondo 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 Balondo High School directly, on 083 513 3950 or by email at balondohighschool@out.look, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balondo High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Balondo High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Balondo High School's matric pass rate of 95.8% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Balondo High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Balondo High School?
Balondo High School reported 395 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Balondo High School?
No. Balondo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Balondo High School's matric results like?
Balondo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. That's up from 84.6% in 2023.
Is Balondo High School a public or private school?
Balondo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Balondo High School?
You can call 083 513 3950 or email balondohighschool@out.look. It is located at Mhlana Tribal Authority, Emabhuyeni Empangeni Rail, Empangeni, 3910.