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Gobindlovu High School

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

In Elandskop, Gobindlovu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.1%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gobindlovu High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gobindlovu High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Elandskop. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,088
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gobindlovu High 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

Gobindlovu High School entered 180 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311511398.3%
202414813993.9%
202518017396.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311405.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gobindlovu High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics574477.2%
Mathematical Literacy919098.9%
Physical Sciences544685.2%
Life Sciences1069892.5%
Accounting271970.4%
Business Studies2727100.0%
Economics272592.6%
Geography10610599.1%
English First Additional Language148148100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

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

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Gobindlovu High School, 2,003 compared with 1,088; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Gobindlovu High School's 96.1%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Gobindlovu High School's 1,088; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobindlovu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Gobindlovu High School's 1,088; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Gobindlovu High School's 96.1%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Gobindlovu High School's 1,088; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Gobindlovu High School's 96.1%.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Gobindlovu High School, 1,640 compared with 1,088; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Gobindlovu High School's 96.1%.
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
39 Km From Pmb On Edendale Rd Road, Mafunze, Pietermaritzburg, 3226
Postal
P.o.box 44058, Elandskop, 3226
Telephone
082 404 2587
Email
nkabinimzwandile59@gmail.com
EMIS number
500150294

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gobindlovu 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 Gobindlovu High School directly, on 082 404 2587 or by email at nkabinimzwandile59@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gobindlovu 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 Gobindlovu High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Gobindlovu High School's matric pass rate of 96.1% 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 Gobindlovu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Gobindlovu High School?
Gobindlovu High School reported 1,088 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Gobindlovu High School?
No. Gobindlovu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gobindlovu High School's matric results like?
Gobindlovu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.3% since 2023.
Is Gobindlovu High School a public or private school?
Gobindlovu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gobindlovu High School?
You can call 082 404 2587 or email nkabinimzwandile59@gmail.com. It is located at 39 Km From Pmb On Edendale Rd Road, Mafunze, Pietermaritzburg, 3226.