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Imbilane High School

Public secondary school · Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ondini circuit)

Imbilane High School is a public secondary school in Ulundi. Its last matric group achieved a 94% pass rate.

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Located in Ulundi, Imbilane High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,045
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Imbilane 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 Imbilane High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 167 learners from Imbilane High School who wrote matric in 2025, 94% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315314292.8%
202412812496.9%
202516715794.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112209.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Imbilane High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics534584.9%
Mathematical Literacy757093.3%
Physical Sciences5353100.0%
Life Sciences5353100.0%
Accounting826579.3%
Business Studies756992.0%
Economics2929100.0%
History464495.7%
English First Additional Language128128100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Imbilane High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Imbilane High School, 1,799 compared with 1,045; is a public combined school, a different phase than Imbilane High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Imbilane High School's 94%.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Imbilane High School, 1,651 compared with 1,045; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Imbilane High School's 94%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Imbilane High School's 1,045; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Imbilane High School's 94%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Imbilane High School's 1,045; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Imbilane High School's 94%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Imbilane High School, 1,650 compared with 1,045; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Imbilane High School's 94%.
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
Uphondolwendlovu Street, Ulundi C, Ulundi, 3838
Postal
P.o.box 328, Ulundi, 3838
Telephone
081 812 6094
Email
imbilane-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500160543

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Imbilane 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 Imbilane High School directly, on 081 812 6094 or by email at IMBILANE-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Imbilane 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 Imbilane High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Imbilane High School's matric pass rate of 94% 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 Imbilane High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Imbilane High School?
Imbilane High School reported 1,045 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Imbilane High School?
Yes, Imbilane 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 Imbilane High School's matric results like?
Imbilane High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.8% since 2023.
Is Imbilane High School a public or private school?
Imbilane High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Imbilane High School?
You can call 081 812 6094 or email IMBILANE-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Uphondolwendlovu Street, Ulundi C, Ulundi, 3838.