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Ezakheni High School

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

In Ezakheni, Ezakheni High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 66.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ezakheni High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ezakheni High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ezakheni. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

644
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ezakheni High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ezakheni High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 48 matric candidates from Ezakheni High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 66.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023452862.2%
2024443375.0%
2025483266.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211310.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ezakheni High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231252.2%
Mathematical Literacy211990.5%
Physical Sciences21628.6%
Life Sciences312271.0%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies131292.3%
Economics131292.3%
Geography313096.8%
History1010100.0%
English First Additional Language4444100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

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

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni High School, 1,940 compared with 644; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ezakheni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni High School, 1,758 compared with 644; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ezakheni High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Ezakheni High School's 66.7%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni High School, 1,624 compared with 644; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Ezakheni High School's 66.7%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni High School, 1,528 compared with 644; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Ezakheni High School's 66.7%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ezakheni High School, 1,486 compared with 644; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Ezakheni High School's 66.7%.
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
551 Site, Ezakheni Section, Ezakheni A, Ezakheni, 3881
Postal
Private Bag X20011, Ezakheni, 3381
Telephone
071 768 3507
Email
ezakheni-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500143042

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ezakheni 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 Ezakheni High School directly, on 071 768 3507 or by email at EZAKHENI-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ezakheni 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 Ezakheni High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Ezakheni High School's matric pass rate of 66.7% 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 Ezakheni High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Ezakheni High School?
Ezakheni High School reported 644 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Ezakheni High School?
Yes, Ezakheni High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ezakheni High School's matric results like?
Ezakheni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 66.7%, in 2025. That's up from 62.2% in 2023.
Is Ezakheni High School a public or private school?
Ezakheni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ezakheni High School?
You can call 071 768 3507 or email EZAKHENI-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 551 Site, Ezakheni Section, Ezakheni A, Ezakheni, 3881.