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Gcwalulwazi High School

Public secondary school · King Dinuzulu Township, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)

Gcwalulwazi High School is a public secondary school in King Dinuzulu Township. Its last matric group achieved a 90% pass rate.

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Located in King Dinuzulu Township, Gcwalulwazi High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,318
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322721594.7%
202426722483.9%
202522019890.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113108.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics727097.2%
Mathematical Literacy19816181.3%
Physical Sciences686189.7%
Life Sciences20616077.7%
Agricultural Sciences18212870.3%
Accounting161593.8%
Business Studies333090.9%
Economics161593.8%
Geography493877.6%
English First Additional Language27527399.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Gcwalulwazi High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcwalulwazi High School, 2,365 compared with 1,318; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Gcwalulwazi High School's 90%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Gcwalulwazi High School's 1,318; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcwalulwazi High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Gcwalulwazi High School, 1,929 compared with 1,318; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Gcwalulwazi High School's 90%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gcwalulwazi High School, at 1,763 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcwalulwazi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is a similar size to Gcwalulwazi High School, with 1,742 learners against 1,318; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcwalulwazi High 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
Gezinsila Township, Gezinsila, Kingdunzulu, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
P.o.box 1028, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone
032 940 4459
Email
gcwalulwazi@gmail.com
EMIS number
500306656

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gcwalulwazi 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 Gcwalulwazi High School directly, on 032 940 4459 or by email at Gcwalulwazi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gcwalulwazi High 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 Gcwalulwazi High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Gcwalulwazi High School's matric pass rate of 90% 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 Gcwalulwazi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Gcwalulwazi High School?
Gcwalulwazi High School reported 1,318 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Gcwalulwazi High School?
Yes, Gcwalulwazi High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Gcwalulwazi High School's matric results like?
Gcwalulwazi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's down from 94.7% in 2023.
Is Gcwalulwazi High School a public or private school?
Gcwalulwazi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gcwalulwazi High School?
You can call 032 940 4459 or email Gcwalulwazi@gmail.com. It is located at Gezinsila Township, Gezinsila, Kingdunzulu, Eshowe, 3815.