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Ihawulethu High School

Public secondary school · Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Obuka circuit)

In Melmoth, Ihawulethu High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 68.7% pass rate.

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

Ihawulethu High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Melmoth. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

666
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ihawulethu High 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

Ihawulethu High School entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 68.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023916369.2%
20244949100.0%
2025996868.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113425.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ihawulethu High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191894.7%
Mathematical Literacy302996.7%
Physical Sciences1818100.0%
Life Sciences4848100.0%
Agricultural Sciences484797.9%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies2929100.0%
Economics2929100.0%
Geography4848100.0%
English First Additional Language777698.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Ihawulethu High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Ihawulethu High School's 666; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Ihawulethu High School's 68.7%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ihawulethu High School, 2,166 compared with 666; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ihawulethu High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Ihawulethu High School's 666; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Ihawulethu High School's 68.7%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ihawulethu High School, 1,763 compared with 666; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ihawulethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ihawulethu High School, 1,742 compared with 666; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ihawulethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Nkwenkwe Mission, Melmoth, Nkwalini, 3816
Postal
P.o.box 23, Nkwalini, 3816
Telephone
073 266 6007
Email
ihawulethu-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500159655

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ihawulethu 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 Ihawulethu High School directly, on 073 266 6007 or by email at ihawulethu-hs@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ihawulethu 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 Ihawulethu High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Ihawulethu High School's matric pass rate of 68.7% 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 Ihawulethu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Ihawulethu High School?
Ihawulethu High School reported 666 learners and 22 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 Ihawulethu High School?
No. Ihawulethu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ihawulethu High School's matric results like?
Ihawulethu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 69.2% since 2023.
Is Ihawulethu High School a public or private school?
Ihawulethu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ihawulethu High School?
You can call 073 266 6007 or email ihawulethu-hs@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Nkwenkwe Mission, Melmoth, Nkwalini, 3816.