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Isiphosemvelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nyanyadu, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Buffalo Flats circuit)

Isiphosemvelo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nyanyadu. Its last matric group achieved a 89.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Nyanyadu, Isiphosemvelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

906
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Isiphosemvelo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 104 learners from Isiphosemvelo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023876979.3%
20241319572.5%
20251049389.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213112.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Isiphosemvelo Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181055.6%
Mathematical Literacy1139382.3%
Physical Sciences10770.0%
Life Sciences604168.3%
Agricultural Sciences371848.6%
Accounting341544.1%
Business Studies221359.1%
Economics34823.5%
Geography565292.9%
History595898.3%
English First Additional Language131131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

5 other schools in Amajuba district, for comparison against Isiphosemvelo Secondary School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's 906; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isiphosemvelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's 906; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's 906; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's 89.4%.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isiphosemvelo Secondary School, 1,771 compared with 906; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isiphosemvelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's 906; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isiphosemvelo Secondary 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
Dorset, Dundee Farm, Emanyiseni Tribal Authority, Nyanyadu, Dannhauser, 3000
Postal
P.o.box 9230, Dundee, 3000
Telephone
072 860 1200
Email
mmanqele70@gmail.com
EMIS number
500327781

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isiphosemvelo 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 Isiphosemvelo Secondary School directly, on 072 860 1200 or by email at mmanqele70@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isiphosemvelo Secondary 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 Isiphosemvelo Secondary School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.4% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Isiphosemvelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Isiphosemvelo Secondary School?
Isiphosemvelo Secondary School reported 906 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Isiphosemvelo Secondary School?
No. Isiphosemvelo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Isiphosemvelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. That's up from 79.3% in 2023.
Is Isiphosemvelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Isiphosemvelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isiphosemvelo Secondary School?
You can call 072 860 1200 or email mmanqele70@gmail.com. It is located at Dorset, Dundee Farm, Emanyiseni Tribal Authority, Nyanyadu, Dannhauser, 3000.