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Dwalalesizwe High School

Public secondary school · Mdlazi Location, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Izingolweni circuit)

In Mdlazi Location, Dwalalesizwe High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 75.6% pass rate.

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

Dwalalesizwe High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mdlazi Location. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

222
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dwalalesizwe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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, 41 matric candidates from Dwalalesizwe High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 75.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023282589.3%
2024302790.0%
2025413175.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312203.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dwalalesizwe High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics99100.0%
Mathematical Literacy211885.7%
Physical Sciences9444.4%
Life Sciences301756.7%
Business Studies302893.3%
History2121100.0%
English First Additional Language3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Dwalalesizwe High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Dwalalesizwe High School's 222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dwalalesizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Dwalalesizwe High School's 222; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Dwalalesizwe High School's 75.6%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Dwalalesizwe High School's 222; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.6% against Dwalalesizwe High School's 75.6%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Dwalalesizwe High School's 222; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.6% against Dwalalesizwe High School's 75.6%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dwalalesizwe High School, 1,550 compared with 222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dwalalesizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Mdlazi Ward, Ezinqoleni, Port Shepstone, 4260
Postal
Private Bag X801, Izingolweni, 4260
Telephone
083 532 1021
Email
mbothomf@gmail.com
EMIS number
500125615

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dwalalesizwe 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 Dwalalesizwe High School directly, on 083 532 1021 or by email at mbothomf@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dwalalesizwe 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 Dwalalesizwe High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Dwalalesizwe High School's matric pass rate of 75.6% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Dwalalesizwe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Dwalalesizwe High School?
Dwalalesizwe High School reported 222 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Dwalalesizwe High School?
No. Dwalalesizwe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dwalalesizwe High School's matric results like?
Dwalalesizwe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.6%, in 2025. That's down from 89.3% in 2023.
Is Dwalalesizwe High School a public or private school?
Dwalalesizwe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dwalalesizwe High School?
You can call 083 532 1021 or email mbothomf@gmail.com. It is located at Mdlazi Ward, Ezinqoleni, Port Shepstone, 4260.