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Ikhandlela High School

Public secondary school · H2-1482, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit)

Ikhandlela High School is a public secondary school in H2-1482. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ikhandlela High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in H2-1482, Ikhandlela High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

798
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ikhandlela High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ikhandlela High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ikhandlela High School entered 135 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315210468.4%
202415513486.5%
202513511988.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113239.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ikhandlela High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics534177.4%
Mathematical Literacy1028886.3%
Physical Sciences524382.7%
Life Sciences5252100.0%
Accounting241458.3%
Business Studies241979.2%
Economics241770.8%
Geography4343100.0%
History807492.5%
English First Additional Language15615196.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Ikhandlela High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikhandlela High School, 2,365 compared with 798; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Ikhandlela High School's 88.1%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Ikhandlela High School's 798; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikhandlela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Ikhandlela High School, 1,929 compared with 798; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Ikhandlela High School's 88.1%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Ikhandlela High School's 798; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikhandlela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Ikhandlela High School's 798; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikhandlela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1482 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X8559, Esikhawini, 3887
Telephone
035 796 4099
Email
ikhandlela-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500319384

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikhandlela 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 Ikhandlela High School directly, on 035 796 4099 or by email at ikhandlela-ss@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikhandlela High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ikhandlela High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Ikhandlela High School's matric pass rate of 88.1% 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 Ikhandlela High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Ikhandlela High School?
Ikhandlela High School reported 798 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Ikhandlela High School?
Yes, Ikhandlela High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ikhandlela High School's matric results like?
Ikhandlela High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.1%, in 2025. That's up from 68.4% in 2023.
Is Ikhandlela High School a public or private school?
Ikhandlela High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikhandlela High School?
You can call 035 796 4099 or email ikhandlela-ss@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 1482 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887.