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Gugulesizwe High School

Public secondary school · Amandawe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umdoni circuit)

Welcome to Gugulesizwe High School, a public secondary school serving Amandawe. Its last matric group achieved a 92.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gugulesizwe High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gugulesizwe High School is a public secondary school in Amandawe. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,435
Learners
44
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gugulesizwe 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

Of the 170 learners from Gugulesizwe High School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317014685.9%
202415514291.6%
202517015892.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312303.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gugulesizwe High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics272488.9%
Mathematical Literacy12811388.3%
Physical Sciences261350.0%
Life Sciences2626100.0%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies877687.4%
Economics494795.9%
Geography666090.9%
History817693.8%
English First Additional Language156156100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Gugulesizwe High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is a similar size to Gugulesizwe High School, with 1,710 learners against 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gugulesizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Gugulesizwe High School, at 1,673 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Gugulesizwe High School's 92.9%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is a similar size to Gugulesizwe High School, with 1,612 learners against 1,435; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Gugulesizwe High School's 92.9%.
  • Luthuli High School sits in roughly the same size range as Gugulesizwe High School, at 1,592 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Gugulesizwe High School's 92.9%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is a similar size to Gugulesizwe High School, with 1,550 learners against 1,435; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gugulesizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Amandawe Mission, Amandawe, Scottburgh, 4180
Postal
P.o.box 386, Scottburgh, 4180
Telephone
083 731 3141
Email
phumlanc@gmail.com
EMIS number
500152514

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gugulesizwe 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 Gugulesizwe High School directly, on 083 731 3141 or by email at phumlanc@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gugulesizwe 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 Gugulesizwe High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Gugulesizwe High School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Gugulesizwe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Gugulesizwe High School?
Gugulesizwe High School reported 1,435 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Gugulesizwe High School?
No. Gugulesizwe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gugulesizwe High School's matric results like?
Gugulesizwe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 85.9% in 2023.
Is Gugulesizwe High School a public or private school?
Gugulesizwe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gugulesizwe High School?
You can call 083 731 3141 or email phumlanc@gmail.com. It is located at Amandawe Mission, Amandawe, Scottburgh, 4180.