Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around King Cetshwayo district. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

482

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary 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

In 2025, 72 matric candidates from Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 69.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	70	53	75.7%
2024	74	66	89.2%
2025	72	50	69.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113205.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	21	19	90.5%
Mathematical Literacy	53	48	90.6%
Physical Sciences	9	9	100.0%
Life Sciences	53	35	66.0%
Agricultural Sciences	53	48	90.6%
Accounting	6	6	100.0%
Business Studies	21	17	81.0%
Economics	21	16	76.2%
Geography	44	41	93.2%
English First Additional Language	74	74	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School's 482; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School's 69.4%.
Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School, 2,166 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School's 482; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School's 69.4%.
Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School, 1,763 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 482; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 12 No Reserve, Mthunzini, Empangeni, 3867
Postal: P.o.box 152, Mthunzini, 3867
Telephone: 072 216 0143
Email: hlakaniphani-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number: 500156029

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Hlakaniphani Senior 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 Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School directly, on 072 216 0143 or by email at hlakaniphani-ss@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Hlakaniphani Senior 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 Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?

On the numbers that are published, Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.4% 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 Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.

How big are the classes at Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School?

Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School reported 482 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School?

No. Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.4%, in 2025. That's down from 75.7% in 2023.

Is Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Hlakaniphani Senior Secondary School?

You can call 072 216 0143 or email hlakaniphani-ss@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 12 No Reserve, Mthunzini, Empangeni, 3867.