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Hlophe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Baldaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Elandslaagte circuit)

Welcome to Hlophe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Baldaskraal. Its most recent matric class posted a 92% pass rate.

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Hlophe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Baldaskraal. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

126
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hlophe 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

2023 2024 2025

Of the 25 learners from Hlophe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231616100.0%
2024222195.5%
2025252392.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211405.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hlophe Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy221881.8%
Life Sciences222090.9%
Geography2222100.0%
History2222100.0%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Hlophe Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlophe Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlophe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Hlophe Secondary School, 1,758 compared with 126; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlophe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Hlophe Secondary School's 92%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Hlophe Secondary School, 1,624 compared with 126; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Hlophe Secondary School's 92%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Hlophe Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 126; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Hlophe Secondary School's 92%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlophe Secondary School, 1,486 compared with 126; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Hlophe Secondary School's 92%.
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
Baldaskraal Farm, Baldskraal, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 3358, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
073 386 9216
Email
hlopheseckzndoe@gmail.com
EMIS number
500334480

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlophe 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 Hlophe Secondary School directly, on 073 386 9216 or by email at hlopheseckzndoe@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlophe 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 Hlophe Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Hlophe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92% 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 Hlophe Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Hlophe Secondary School?
Hlophe Secondary School reported 126 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Hlophe Secondary School?
No. Hlophe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Hlophe Secondary School's matric results like?
Hlophe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Hlophe Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlophe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlophe Secondary School?
You can call 073 386 9216 or email hlopheseckzndoe@gmail.com. It is located at Baldaskraal Farm, Baldskraal, Ladysmith, 3370.