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Ecekeza Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwafodo T/A, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Sakhayedwa circuit)

Ecekeza Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwafodo T/A. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85.1%.

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

Located in Kwafodo T/A, Ecekeza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

917
Learners
27
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ecekeza Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ecekeza Secondary School entered 114 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023969194.8%
2024968487.5%
20251149785.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312204.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ecekeza Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1414100.0%
Mathematical Literacy827287.8%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences967477.1%
Accounting2020100.0%
Economics2020100.0%
Geography766382.9%
History6262100.0%
English First Additional Language9696100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Ecekeza Secondary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Ecekeza Secondary School, 1,710 compared with 917; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ecekeza Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Ecekeza Secondary School, 1,673 compared with 917; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Ecekeza Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ecekeza Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 917; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Ecekeza Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Ecekeza Secondary School, 1,592 compared with 917; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.6% against Ecekeza Secondary School's 85.1%).
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Ecekeza Secondary School's 917; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ecekeza Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
121 D Road, Santombe, Harding, 4680
Postal
P.o.box 759, Harding, 4680
Telephone
066 143 3107
Email
ecekezajs@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500146520

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ecekeza 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 Ecekeza Secondary School directly, on 066 143 3107 or by email at ecekezajs@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ecekeza 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 Ecekeza Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Ecekeza Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.1% 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 Ecekeza Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Ecekeza Secondary School?
Ecekeza Secondary School reported 917 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Ecekeza Secondary School?
No. Ecekeza Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ecekeza Secondary School's matric results like?
Ecekeza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.1%, in 2025. That's down from 94.8% in 2023.
Is Ecekeza Secondary School a public or private school?
Ecekeza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ecekeza Secondary School?
You can call 066 143 3107 or email ecekezajs@yahoo.com. It is located at 121 D Road, Santombe, Harding, 4680.