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Filidi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bhekuzulu Location, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Filidi circuit)

Welcome to Filidi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bhekuzulu Location. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.8% pass rate.

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Filidi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bhekuzulu Location. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,202
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Filidi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 178 learners from Filidi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316416298.8%
202416416097.6%
202517817497.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112107.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Filidi Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics716084.5%
Mathematical Literacy939197.8%
Physical Sciences715983.1%
Life Sciences7171100.0%
Accounting1098477.1%
Business Studies939096.8%
Economics3838100.0%
Geography126126100.0%
History5555100.0%
English First Additional Language131131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Filidi Secondary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Filidi Secondary School's 1,202; is a public combined school, a different phase than Filidi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Filidi Secondary School's 97.8%.
  • Dwaleni High School is a similar size to Filidi Secondary School, with 1,651 learners against 1,202; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Filidi Secondary School's 97.8%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Filidi Secondary School, at 1,651 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Filidi Secondary School's 97.8%.
  • Phumanyova High School sits in roughly the same size range as Filidi Secondary School, at 1,650 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Filidi Secondary School's 97.8%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Filidi Secondary School, at 1,650 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Filidi Secondary School's 97.8%).
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
544 Gama Avenue, Bhekuzulu, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o.box 269, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone
034 981 3008
Email
filidi-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500144781

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Filidi Secondary 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 Filidi Secondary School directly, on 034 981 3008 or by email at FILIDI-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Filidi Secondary 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 Filidi Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Filidi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.8% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Filidi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Filidi Secondary School?
Filidi Secondary School reported 1,202 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Filidi Secondary School?
No. Filidi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Filidi Secondary School's matric results like?
Filidi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.8% since 2023.
Is Filidi Secondary School a public or private school?
Filidi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Filidi Secondary School?
You can call 034 981 3008 or email FILIDI-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 544 Gama Avenue, Bhekuzulu, Vryheid, 3100.