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Emfundweni High School

Public secondary school · Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Buffalo Flats circuit)

In Dannhauser, Emfundweni High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.6%.

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

Emfundweni High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Dannhauser. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

946
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Emfundweni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Emfundweni High School entered 121 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231239678.0%
202413610577.2%
202512110687.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213105.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Emfundweni High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics403280.0%
Mathematical Literacy977476.3%
Physical Sciences403895.0%
Life Sciences966567.7%
Accounting422866.7%
Business Studies423788.1%
Economics422661.9%
Geography968386.5%
History565496.4%
English First Additional Language137137100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how Emfundweni High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni High School, 2,071 compared with 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emfundweni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni High School, 1,921 compared with 946; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Emfundweni High School's 87.6%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni High School, 1,852 compared with 946; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Emfundweni High School's 87.6%.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Emfundweni High School's 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emfundweni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni High School, 1,761 compared with 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emfundweni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Thirst Farm, Dannhauser, 3080
Postal
Private Bag X1009, Dannhauser, 3080
Telephone
082 841 5205
Email
trevorstuart066@gmail.com
EMIS number
500132534

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emfundweni 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 Emfundweni High School directly, on 082 841 5205 or by email at trevorstuart066@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emfundweni 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 Emfundweni High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Emfundweni High School's matric pass rate of 87.6% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Emfundweni High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Emfundweni High School?
Emfundweni High School reported 946 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Emfundweni High School?
No. Emfundweni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Emfundweni High School's matric results like?
Emfundweni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.6%, in 2025. That's up from 78% in 2023.
Is Emfundweni High School a public or private school?
Emfundweni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emfundweni High School?
You can call 082 841 5205 or email trevorstuart066@gmail.com. It is located at Thirst Farm, Dannhauser, 3080.