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Engqondweni High School

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

Welcome to Engqondweni High School, a public secondary school serving Wasbank. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.3%.

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Engqondweni High School is a public secondary school in Wasbank. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

285
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Engqondweni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 30 learners from Engqondweni High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023261869.2%
2024393589.7%
2025302893.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211309.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Engqondweni High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1111100.0%
Mathematical Literacy282485.7%
Physical Sciences111090.9%
Life Sciences272385.2%
Accounting12975.0%
Business Studies282589.3%
Economics12541.7%
Geography272696.3%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Engqondweni High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Engqondweni High School, 1,940 compared with 285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engqondweni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Engqondweni High School, 1,758 compared with 285; is a public combined school, a different phase than Engqondweni High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Engqondweni High School's 93.3%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Engqondweni High School, 1,624 compared with 285; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Engqondweni High School's 93.3%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Engqondweni High School, 1,528 compared with 285; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Engqondweni High School's 93.3%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Engqondweni High School, 1,486 compared with 285; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Engqondweni High School's 93.3%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dival Trust Farm, Wasbank, Ladysmith, 2920
Postal
P.o.box 13903, Wasbank, 2920
Telephone
034 261 0853
Email
engqondweniclm@gmail.com
EMIS number
500136641

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Engqondweni 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 Engqondweni High School directly, on 034 261 0853 or by email at engqondweniclm@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Engqondweni High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Engqondweni High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Engqondweni High School's matric pass rate of 93.3% 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 Engqondweni High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Engqondweni High School?
Engqondweni High School reported 285 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Engqondweni High School?
No. Engqondweni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Engqondweni High School's matric results like?
Engqondweni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's up from 69.2% in 2023.
Is Engqondweni High School a public or private school?
Engqondweni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Engqondweni High School?
You can call 034 261 0853 or email engqondweniclm@gmail.com. It is located at Dival Trust Farm, Wasbank, Ladysmith, 2920.