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Goodhome Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ntabamhlophe circuit)

In Uthukela district, Goodhome Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.3%.

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

Goodhome Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Uthukela district. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

315
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Goodhome Secondary 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 42 learners from Goodhome Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023463167.4%
2024443375.0%
2025423583.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211241.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Goodhome Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics442556.8%
Physical Sciences261765.4%
Life Sciences2626100.0%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies181372.2%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography2626100.0%
English First Additional Language4444100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Goodhome Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Goodhome Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 315; is a public primary school, a different phase than Goodhome Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Goodhome Secondary School, 1,758 compared with 315; is a public combined school, a different phase than Goodhome Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Goodhome Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Goodhome Secondary School, 1,624 compared with 315; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Goodhome Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Goodhome Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 315; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.3% against Goodhome Secondary School's 83.3%).
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goodhome Secondary School, 1,486 compared with 315; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.6% against Goodhome Secondary School's 83.3%).
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
Goodhome Location Estcourt 3310
Telephone
036 353 2000
Email
goodhome-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500445887

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Goodhome 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 Goodhome Secondary School directly, on 036 353 2000 or by email at GOODHOME-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Goodhome Secondary 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 Goodhome Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Goodhome Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Goodhome Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Goodhome Secondary School?
Goodhome Secondary School reported 315 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Goodhome Secondary School?
No. Goodhome Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Goodhome Secondary School's matric results like?
Goodhome Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 67.4% in 2023.
Is Goodhome Secondary School a public or private school?
Goodhome Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Goodhome Secondary School?
You can call 036 353 2000 or email GOODHOME-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Goodhome Location Estcourt 3310.