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Gawozi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Maqeleni Area, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ndlangubo circuit)

Gawozi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Maqeleni Area. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Gawozi Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Maqeleni Area, Gawozi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

894
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gawozi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gawozi Secondary School entered 105 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231129887.5%
2024736893.2%
202510510398.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113107.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gawozi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1616100.0%
Mathematical Literacy575291.2%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences615590.2%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies292896.6%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography4040100.0%
History4646100.0%
English First Additional Language7373100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Gawozi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gawozi Secondary School, 2,365 compared with 894; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Gawozi Secondary School's 98.1%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Gawozi Secondary School's 894; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gawozi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Gawozi Secondary School, 1,929 compared with 894; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.7% against Gawozi Secondary School's 98.1%).
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Gawozi Secondary School's 894; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gawozi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Gawozi Secondary School's 894; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gawozi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Umlalazi Reserve, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X587, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone
078 148 3361
Email
gawozi-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500147223

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gawozi 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 Gawozi Secondary School directly, on 078 148 3361 or by email at gawozi-ss@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gawozi Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gawozi Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Gawozi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.1% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Gawozi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Gawozi Secondary School?
Gawozi Secondary School reported 894 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Gawozi Secondary School?
No. Gawozi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gawozi Secondary School's matric results like?
Gawozi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. That's up from 87.5% in 2023.
Is Gawozi Secondary School a public or private school?
Gawozi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gawozi Secondary School?
You can call 078 148 3361 or email gawozi-ss@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Umlalazi Reserve, Eshowe, 3815.