Public secondary school · Ntabamhlophe, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ntabamhlophe circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 43 | 68.3% |
| 2024 | 80 | 69 | 86.3% |
| 2025 | 78 | 61 | 78.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211211.
That year, Emtshezi High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 55 | 54 | 98.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 71 | 54 | 76.1% |
| Geography | 81 | 62 | 76.5% |
| History | 55 | 55 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 81 | 81 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Emtshezi High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.