Public secondary school · King Dinuzulu Township, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Gcwalulwazi High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in King Dinuzulu Township, Gcwalulwazi High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
Gcwalulwazi High School entered 220 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 227 | 215 | 94.7% |
| 2024 | 267 | 224 | 83.9% |
| 2025 | 220 | 198 | 90.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113108.
That year, Gcwalulwazi High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.3%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 72 | 70 | 97.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 198 | 161 | 81.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 68 | 61 | 89.7% |
| Life Sciences | 206 | 160 | 77.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 182 | 128 | 70.3% |
| Accounting | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| Business Studies | 33 | 30 | 90.9% |
| Economics | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| Geography | 49 | 38 | 77.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 275 | 273 | 99.3% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Gcwalulwazi High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Gcwalulwazi High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.