Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Msebe circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Empilweni High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Zululand district, Empilweni High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 133 matric candidates from Empilweni High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 97 | 99.0% |
| 2024 | 130 | 130 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 133 | 133 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112306.
That year, Empilweni High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 36 | 94.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 92 | 86 | 93.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 38 | 22 | 57.9% |
| Life Sciences | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 34 | 22 | 64.7% |
| Business Studies | 34 | 30 | 88.2% |
| Economics | 34 | 32 | 94.1% |
| Geography | 58 | 46 | 79.3% |
| History | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 130 | 130 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Empilweni High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.