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Ixopo High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Miskoffil circuit)

Ixopo High School is a public secondary school based in Harry Gwala district. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ixopo High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Harry Gwala district, Ixopo High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

711
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ixopo 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 Ixopo 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 135 learners from Ixopo High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312510684.8%
202413513197.0%
2025135135100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313106.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ixopo High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4040100.0%
Mathematical Literacy726691.7%
Physical Sciences312374.2%
Life Sciences3131100.0%
Accounting332575.8%
Business Studies333297.0%
Geography797898.7%
History484797.9%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Ixopo High School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Ixopo High School's 711; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.2% against Ixopo High School's 100%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Ixopo High School's 711; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ixopo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Ixopo High School's 711; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ixopo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Ixopo High School, 1,499 compared with 711; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Ixopo High School's 100%.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Ixopo High School's 711; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ixopo High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Ixopo High School's 100%).
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
1 Lewis Drive, Ixopo, 3275
Postal
Private Bag X554, Ixopo, 3275
Telephone
039 834 1063
Email
admin@ixopohigh.com
EMIS number
500170163

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ixopo 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 Ixopo High School directly, on 039 834 1063 or by email at admin@ixopohigh.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ixopo 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 Ixopo High School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Ixopo High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Ixopo High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Ixopo High School?
Ixopo High School reported 711 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Ixopo High School?
Yes, Ixopo 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 Ixopo High School's matric results like?
Ixopo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 84.8% in 2023.
Is Ixopo High School a public or private school?
Ixopo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ixopo High School?
You can call 039 834 1063 or email admin@ixopohigh.com. It is located at 1 Lewis Drive, Ixopo, 3275.