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Emthonjeniwolwazi High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Wembezi circuit)

Emthonjeniwolwazi High School is a public secondary school based in Uthukela district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.5%.

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

In Uthukela district, Emthonjeniwolwazi High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

706
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Emthonjeniwolwazi High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 79 matric candidates from Emthonjeniwolwazi High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023816884.0%
20247070100.0%
2025797797.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211210.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 706; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emthonjeniwolwazi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 706; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emthonjeniwolwazi High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 97.5%).
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 706; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 97.5%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 706; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 97.5%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 706; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 97.5%.
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
Zwelisha Location, Zwelisha, Zwelitsha, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 829, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
036 353 8320
Email
emthonjeniwolwazi@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500134939

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emthonjeniwolwazi 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 Emthonjeniwolwazi High School directly, on 036 353 8320 or by email at emthonjeniwolwazi@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emthonjeniwolwazi 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 Emthonjeniwolwazi High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's 97.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL at 97.1%.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Emthonjeniwolwazi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Emthonjeniwolwazi High School?
Emthonjeniwolwazi High School reported 706 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Emthonjeniwolwazi High School?
No. Emthonjeniwolwazi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's matric results like?
Emthonjeniwolwazi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. That's up from 84% in 2023.
Is Emthonjeniwolwazi High School a public or private school?
Emthonjeniwolwazi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emthonjeniwolwazi High School?
You can call 036 353 8320 or email emthonjeniwolwazi@yahoo.com. It is located at Zwelisha Location, Zwelisha, Zwelitsha, Escourt, 3310.