Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Tshongwe circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Esiphondweni Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Umkhanyakude district, Esiphondweni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Esiphondweni Secondary School entered 156 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 133 | 87.5% |
| 2024 | 152 | 124 | 81.6% |
| 2025 | 156 | 134 | 85.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5111308.
That year, Esiphondweni Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 14 | 77.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 134 | 78 | 58.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 12 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 47 | 33 | 70.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 31 | 29 | 93.5% |
| Economics | 31 | 26 | 83.9% |
| Geography | 29 | 28 | 96.6% |
| History | 103 | 84 | 81.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 152 | 146 | 96.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Esiphondweni Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.