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Isulomphakathi High School

Public secondary school · Kwa-Mthethwa Area, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Umhlana circuit)

Welcome to Isulomphakathi High School, a public secondary school serving Kwa-Mthethwa Area. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 63%.

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Isulomphakathi High School is a public secondary school in Kwa-Mthethwa Area. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

112
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Isulomphakathi 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

Isulomphakathi High School entered 27 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 63% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023332266.7%
2024211676.2%
2025271763.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113428.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Isulomphakathi High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11545.5%
Mathematical Literacy1111100.0%
Physical Sciences10550.0%
Life Sciences211152.4%
Business Studies221777.3%
History1212100.0%
English First Additional Language2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

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

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Isulomphakathi High School's 112; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Isulomphakathi High School's 63%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isulomphakathi High School, 2,166 compared with 112; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isulomphakathi High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Isulomphakathi High School's 112; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Isulomphakathi High School's 63%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isulomphakathi High School, 1,763 compared with 112; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isulomphakathi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isulomphakathi High School, 1,742 compared with 112; is a public primary school, a different phase than Isulomphakathi 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
Mgazini Ward, Zsm Industrial, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o.box 62466, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
076 276 7245
Email
isulomphakathihighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500234728

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isulomphakathi 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 Isulomphakathi High School directly, on 076 276 7245 or by email at isulomphakathihighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isulomphakathi 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 Isulomphakathi High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Isulomphakathi High School's matric pass rate of 63% 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 Isulomphakathi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Isulomphakathi High School?
Isulomphakathi High School reported 112 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Isulomphakathi High School?
No. Isulomphakathi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Isulomphakathi High School's matric results like?
Isulomphakathi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 63%, in 2025. That's down from 66.7% in 2023.
Is Isulomphakathi High School a public or private school?
Isulomphakathi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isulomphakathi High School?
You can call 076 276 7245 or email isulomphakathihighschool@gmail.com. It is located at Mgazini Ward, Zsm Industrial, Empangeni, 3880.