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Emtshezi High School

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

Emtshezi High School is a public secondary school in Ntabamhlophe. Its last matric group achieved a 78.2% pass rate.

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

Located in Ntabamhlophe, Emtshezi High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

539
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Emtshezi High School entered 78 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023634368.3%
2024806986.3%
2025786178.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211211.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Emtshezi High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics262388.5%
Mathematical Literacy555498.2%
Physical Sciences2626100.0%
Life Sciences715476.1%
Geography816276.5%
History5555100.0%
English First Additional Language8181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

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

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Emtshezi High School's 539; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emtshezi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Emtshezi High School's 539; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emtshezi High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Emtshezi High School's 78.2%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Emtshezi High School's 539; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Emtshezi High School's 78.2%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Emtshezi High School's 539; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Emtshezi High School's 78.2%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Emtshezi High School's 539; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Emtshezi High School's 78.2%.
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
Emhlungwini Tribal Authority, Kwamdaba, Escourt, 3310
Postal
Private Bag X7044, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
082 386 4351
Email
emtshezihighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500135161

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emtshezi 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 Emtshezi High School directly, on 082 386 4351 or by email at emtshezihighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emtshezi 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 Emtshezi High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Emtshezi High School's matric pass rate of 78.2% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Emtshezi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Emtshezi High School?
Emtshezi High School reported 539 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Emtshezi High School?
No. Emtshezi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Emtshezi High School's matric results like?
Emtshezi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.2%, in 2025. That's up from 68.3% in 2023.
Is Emtshezi High School a public or private school?
Emtshezi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emtshezi High School?
You can call 082 386 4351 or email emtshezihighschool@gmail.com. It is located at Emhlungwini Tribal Authority, Kwamdaba, Escourt, 3310.