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Ivuna High School

Public secondary school · Bag X 5093, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Mahlombe circuit)

Welcome to Ivuna High School, a public secondary school serving Bag X 5093. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.3%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ivuna High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ivuna High School is a public secondary school in Bag X 5093. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

802
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ivuna High 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ivuna High School entered 118 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023989293.9%
20241009797.0%
202511811698.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112317.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ivuna High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Economics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics452044.4%
Mathematical Literacy554174.5%
Physical Sciences291655.2%
Life Sciences705071.4%
Accounting161168.8%
Business Studies161593.8%
Economics1616100.0%
Geography433888.4%
History555294.5%
English First Additional Language1009999.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

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

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Ivuna High School's 802; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ivuna High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Ivuna High School's 98.3%).
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Ivuna High School's 802; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Ivuna High School's 98.3%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ivuna High School, 1,651 compared with 802; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Ivuna High School's 98.3%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Ivuna High School, 1,650 compared with 802; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Ivuna High School's 98.3%).
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Ivuna High School's 802; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Ivuna High School's 98.3%).
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
Ivuna Reserve, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5093, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
079 885 0729
Email
ivuna-hs@kznschool.gov.za
EMIS number
500169978

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ivuna 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 Ivuna High School directly, on 079 885 0729 or by email at IVUNA-HS@kznschool.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ivuna 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 Ivuna High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Ivuna High School's matric pass rate of 98.3% 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 Ivuna High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Ivuna High School?
Ivuna High School reported 802 learners and 23 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 Ivuna High School?
No. Ivuna High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ivuna High School's matric results like?
Ivuna High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. That's up from 93.9% in 2023.
Is Ivuna High School a public or private school?
Ivuna High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ivuna High School?
You can call 079 885 0729 or email IVUNA-HS@kznschool.gov.za. It is located at Ivuna Reserve, Nongoma, 3950.