Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Ladysmith, Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,132

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 145 learners from Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	181	132	72.9%
2024	190	143	75.3%
2025	145	131	90.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211408.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	83	33	39.8%
Mathematical Literacy	107	89	83.2%
Physical Sciences	61	21	34.4%
Life Sciences	50	36	72.0%
Agricultural Sciences	50	40	80.0%
Accounting	48	34	70.8%
Business Studies	48	36	75.0%
Economics	48	35	72.9%
Geography	92	86	93.5%
History	81	79	97.5%
English First Additional Language	190	190	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's 1,132; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's 1,132; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's 90.3%.
Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's 1,132; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.1% against Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's 90.3%).
Mpumelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School, at 1,528 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's 90.3%.
Amahlubi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School, at 1,486 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's 90.3%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 91 Farquhar Road, Old Golf Course, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal: P.o.box 215, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone: 036 631 3428
Email: klipriverhigh@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500176490

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Dr Joseph Shabalala 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 Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School directly, on 036 631 3428 or by email at klipriverhigh@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Dr Joseph Shabalala 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 Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?

On the numbers that are published, Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.3% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.

How big are the classes at Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School?

Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School reported 1,132 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School?

Yes, Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary 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 Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's matric results like?

Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.3%, in 2025. That's up from 72.9% in 2023.

Is Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School a public or private school?

Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School?

You can call 036 631 3428 or email klipriverhigh@gmail.com. It is located at 91 Farquhar Road, Old Golf Course, Ladysmith, 3370.