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Empangeni High School

Public secondary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Empangeni High School is a public secondary school in Empangeni. Its last matric group achieved a 95.8% pass rate.

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Located in Empangeni, Empangeni High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,315
Learners
76
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Empangeni High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Empangeni High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 239 matric candidates from Empangeni High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325224697.6%
202425925397.7%
202523922995.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113416.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Empangeni High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17214684.9%
Mathematical Literacy8787100.0%
Physical Sciences12211291.8%
Life Sciences14714498.0%
Accounting5050100.0%
Business Studies777597.4%
Economics1010100.0%
Geography3838100.0%
History6868100.0%
English First Additional Language33100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Empangeni High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni High School, 2,365 compared with 1,315; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Empangeni High School's 95.8%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Empangeni High School's 1,315; is a public primary school, a different phase than Empangeni High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Empangeni High School, 1,929 compared with 1,315; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Empangeni High School's 95.8%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Empangeni High School, at 1,763 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Empangeni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is a similar size to Empangeni High School, with 1,742 learners against 1,315; is a public primary school, a different phase than Empangeni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Frank Bull Street, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
Private Bag X2006, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 772 6749
Website
ehs.org.za
Email
ehsinfo@ehs.org.za
EMIS number
500133866

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Empangeni 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 Empangeni High School directly, on 035 772 6749 or by email at ehs12@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Empangeni High 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 Empangeni High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Empangeni High School's matric pass rate of 95.8% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Empangeni High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Empangeni High School?
Empangeni High School reported 1,315 learners and 76 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Empangeni High School?
Yes, Empangeni High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Empangeni High School's matric results like?
Empangeni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.6% since 2023.
Is Empangeni High School a public or private school?
Empangeni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Empangeni High School?
You can call 035 772 6749 or email ehs12@telkomsa.net. It is located at Frank Bull Street, Fairview, Empangeni, 3880.