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Hamu High School

Public secondary school · Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Khambi circuit)

Welcome to Hamu High School, a public secondary school serving Vryheid. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85.7%.

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Hamu High School is a public secondary school in Vryheid. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

153
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hamu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Hamu High School entered 7 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201890.0%
2024131184.6%
20257685.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112111.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hamu High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4125.0%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences400.0%
Life Sciences13646.2%
Agricultural Sciences6350.0%
Business Studies88100.0%
Geography10990.0%
English First Additional Language1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Hamu High School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Hamu High School's 153; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hamu High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hamu High School's 85.7%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Hamu High School's 153; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Hamu High School's 85.7%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hamu High School, 1,651 compared with 153; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Hamu High School's 85.7%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Hamu High School, 1,650 compared with 153; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hamu High School's 85.7%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Hamu High School's 153; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Hamu High School's 85.7%.
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
Khambi Tribal Authority, Khambi, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o.box 11915, Vrheid, 3100
Telephone
071 209 5878
Email
hamu-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500153550

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hamu 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 Hamu High School directly, on 071 209 5878 or by email at Hamu-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hamu 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 Hamu High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Hamu High School's matric pass rate of 85.7% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Hamu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Hamu High School?
Hamu High School reported 153 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Hamu High School?
No. Hamu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Hamu High School's matric results like?
Hamu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.7%, in 2025. That's down from 90% in 2023.
Is Hamu High School a public or private school?
Hamu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hamu High School?
You can call 071 209 5878 or email Hamu-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Khambi Tribal Authority, Khambi, Vryheid, 3100.