Public secondary school · Kwamthethwa, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Umhlana circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 33 | 84.6% |
| 2024 | 59 | 56 | 94.9% |
| 2025 | 48 | 46 | 95.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113403.
Balondo High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 12 | 60.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 59 | 47 | 79.7% |
| Geography | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 60 | 60 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.