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Funundu High School

Public secondary school · Malizayo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Inhlazuka circuit)

Welcome to Funundu High School, a public secondary school serving Malizayo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.5%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Funundu High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Funundu High School is a public secondary school in Malizayo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

66
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Funundu 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 8 learners from Funundu High School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236466.7%
202466100.0%
20258787.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311106.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Funundu High School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy66100.0%
Accounting6116.7%
Business Studies66100.0%
Economics66100.0%
English First Additional Language66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Funundu High School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Funundu High School, 2,003 compared with 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Funundu High School's 87.5%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Funundu High School's 66; is a public primary school, a different phase than Funundu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Funundu High School's 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.9% against Funundu High School's 87.5%).
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Funundu High School's 66; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Funundu High School's 87.5%.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Funundu High School, 1,640 compared with 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Funundu High School's 87.5%.
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
158 D Phuthaza Area, Midillovo, Pietermaritzburg, 3750
Postal
P.o.box 71, Midillovo, 3750
Telephone
082 621 9304
Email
sbungcongo7@gmail.com
EMIS number
500146187

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Funundu 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 Funundu High School directly, on 082 621 9304 or by email at sbungcongo7@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Funundu 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 Funundu High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Funundu High School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Funundu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Funundu High School?
Funundu High School reported 66 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Funundu High School?
No. Funundu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Funundu High School's matric results like?
Funundu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's up from 66.7% in 2023.
Is Funundu High School a public or private school?
Funundu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Funundu High School?
You can call 082 621 9304 or email sbungcongo7@gmail.com. It is located at 158 D Phuthaza Area, Midillovo, Pietermaritzburg, 3750.