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Emabhekazi Combined School

Public combined school · Helpmekaar, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Sinethemba circuit)

Emabhekazi Combined School is a public combined school based in Helpmekaar. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 19.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Emabhekazi Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Helpmekaar, Emabhekazi Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

605
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Emabhekazi Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 115 matric candidates from Emabhekazi Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 19.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231777542.4%
20241456746.2%
20251152219.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211306.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Emabhekazi Combined School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Emabhekazi Combined School's 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emabhekazi Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Emabhekazi Combined School's 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Emabhekazi Combined School's 19.1%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Emabhekazi Combined School's 605; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabhekazi Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Emabhekazi Combined School's 19.1%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Emabhekazi Combined School's 605; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabhekazi Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Emabhekazi Combined School's 19.1%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Emabhekazi Combined School's 605; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabhekazi Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Emabhekazi Combined School's 19.1%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Helpmekaar Road, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X10030, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
72699752
Email
madikoanemogorosi@gmail.com
EMIS number
500129981

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emabhekazi Combined 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 Emabhekazi Combined School directly, on 72699752 or by email at madikoanemogorosi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emabhekazi Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Emabhekazi Combined School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Emabhekazi Combined School's matric pass rate of 19.1% 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 Emabhekazi Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Emabhekazi Combined School?
Emabhekazi Combined School reported 605 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Emabhekazi Combined School?
No. Emabhekazi Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Emabhekazi Combined School's matric results like?
Emabhekazi Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 19.1%, in 2025. That's down from 42.4% in 2023.
Is Emabhekazi Combined School a public or private school?
Emabhekazi Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emabhekazi Combined School?
You can call 72699752 or email madikoanemogorosi@gmail.com. It is located at Helpmekaar Road, Ladysmith, 3370.