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Buhlebuyeza Secondary School

Public secondary school · Enhlalakahle, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umdlovana circuit)

Buhlebuyeza Secondary School is a public secondary school in Enhlalakahle. Its last matric group achieved a 71.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Enhlalakahle, Buhlebuyeza Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

966
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Buhlebuyeza Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 119 learners from Buhlebuyeza Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 71.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231059489.5%
202413010782.3%
20251198571.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212401.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Buhlebuyeza Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8562.5%
Mathematical Literacy1169178.4%
Physical Sciences8562.5%
Life Sciences734865.8%
Accounting191473.7%
Business Studies513670.6%
Economics191894.7%
Geography726184.7%
History646398.4%
English First Additional Language135135100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Buhlebuyeza Secondary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's 966; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buhlebuyeza Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.9% against Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's 71.4%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's 966; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's 71.4%.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebuyeza Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buhlebuyeza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is a similar size to Buhlebuyeza Secondary School, with 1,350 learners against 966; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's 71.4%.
  • Thalana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buhlebuyeza Secondary School, at 1,348 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's 71.4%.
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
555 Khomba Road, Enhlalakahle, Greytown, 3250
Postal
Private Bag X1485, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
082 422 0610
EMIS number
500113405

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhlebuyeza 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 Buhlebuyeza Secondary School directly, on 082 422 0610, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhlebuyeza 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 Buhlebuyeza Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.4% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Buhlebuyeza Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Buhlebuyeza Secondary School?
Buhlebuyeza Secondary School reported 966 learners and 31 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 Buhlebuyeza Secondary School?
No. Buhlebuyeza Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's matric results like?
Buhlebuyeza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.4%, in 2025. That's down from 89.5% in 2023.
Is Buhlebuyeza Secondary School a public or private school?
Buhlebuyeza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhlebuyeza Secondary School?
You can call 082 422 0610. It is located at 555 Khomba Road, Enhlalakahle, Greytown, 3250.