Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Sambane circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ezinhlabeni Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umkhanyakude district, Ezinhlabeni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 145 matric candidates from Ezinhlabeni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 113 | 78.5% |
| 2024 | 143 | 121 | 84.6% |
| 2025 | 145 | 135 | 93.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5111205.
That year, Ezinhlabeni Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 28 | 68.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 102 | 81 | 79.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 41 | 25 | 61.0% |
| Life Sciences | 44 | 37 | 84.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 44 | 43 | 97.7% |
| Business Studies | 50 | 46 | 92.0% |
| Geography | 102 | 87 | 85.3% |
| History | 102 | 98 | 96.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 146 | 146 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ezinhlabeni Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.