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Emadungeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Highflats, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Miskoffil circuit)

Emadungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Highflats. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Located in Highflats, Emadungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

244
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 28 matric candidates from Emadungeni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232020100.0%
2024222090.9%
20252828100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313129.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Emadungeni Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6466.7%
Mathematical Literacy161593.8%
Life Sciences8450.0%
Accounting8787.5%
Business Studies131184.6%
Economics88100.0%
Geography141285.7%
History1313100.0%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Emadungeni Secondary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Emadungeni Secondary School's 244; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.2% against Emadungeni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Emadungeni Secondary School's 244; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emadungeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Emadungeni Secondary School's 244; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emadungeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Emadungeni Secondary School, 1,499 compared with 244; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Emadungeni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Emadungeni Secondary School's 244; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emadungeni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Emadungeni Secondary School's 100%).
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
Bovini Area Highflats Highflats 3306
Telephone
076 660 3923
Email
emadungenihighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500504421

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emadungeni 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 Emadungeni Secondary School directly, on 076 660 3923 or by email at emadungenihighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emadungeni 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 Emadungeni Secondary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Emadungeni Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Emadungeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Emadungeni Secondary School?
Emadungeni Secondary School reported 244 learners and 9 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 Emadungeni Secondary School?
No. Emadungeni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Emadungeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Emadungeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Emadungeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Emadungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emadungeni Secondary School?
You can call 076 660 3923 or email emadungenihighschool@gmail.com. It is located at Bovini Area Highflats Highflats 3306.