Public secondary school · Ithala Area, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ithala circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ithala Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Ithala Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ithala Area. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 81 learners from Ithala Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 62 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 56 | 55 | 98.2% |
| 2025 | 81 | 78 | 96.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113312.
Ithala Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 17 | 89.5% |
| Life Sciences | 45 | 35 | 77.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Geography | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| History | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Ithala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.