Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Kwa Mbonambi circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Ekupheleni High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in King Cetshwayo district, Ekupheleni High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Ekupheleni High School entered 216 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.7% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 217 | 184 | 84.8% |
| 2024 | 199 | 181 | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 216 | 198 | 91.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113412.
That year, Ekupheleni High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 46 | 76.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 140 | 97 | 69.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 60 | 52 | 86.7% |
| Life Sciences | 59 | 55 | 93.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 60 | 58 | 96.7% |
| Geography | 105 | 89 | 84.8% |
| History | 104 | 92 | 88.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 200 | 200 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ekupheleni High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.