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Khanyanjalo Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Dumbe circuit)

In Zululand district, Khanyanjalo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 89% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Khanyanjalo Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Khanyanjalo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zululand district. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,651
Learners
53
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Khanyanjalo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Khanyanjalo Secondary School entered 182 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315614190.4%
202415714592.4%
202518216289.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112407.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khanyanjalo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics613557.4%
Mathematical Literacy967881.3%
Physical Sciences552138.2%
Life Sciences926873.9%
Accounting171376.5%
Business Studies653858.5%
Economics171376.5%
Geography12010285.0%
History8585100.0%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Khanyanjalo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is a similar size to Khanyanjalo Secondary School, with 1,799 learners against 1,651; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khanyanjalo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Khanyanjalo Secondary School's 89%.
  • Dwaleni High School is a similar size to Khanyanjalo Secondary School, with 1,651 learners against 1,651; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Khanyanjalo Secondary School's 89%.
  • Phumanyova High School sits in roughly the same size range as Khanyanjalo Secondary School, at 1,650 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Khanyanjalo Secondary School's 89%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khanyanjalo Secondary School, at 1,650 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Khanyanjalo Secondary School's 89%.
  • Mbhekwa High School is a similar size to Khanyanjalo Secondary School, with 1,617 learners against 1,651; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.4% against Khanyanjalo Secondary School's 89%.
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
462 Dumbe Location, Dumbe, Paul Pietersburg, 3180
Postal
Private Bag X306, Paulpietrsburg, 3180
Telephone
076 504 2742
Email
khanyanjalo-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500173530

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khanyanjalo 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 Khanyanjalo Secondary School directly, on 076 504 2742 or by email at KHANYANJALO-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khanyanjalo Secondary 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 Khanyanjalo Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Khanyanjalo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89% 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 Khanyanjalo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Khanyanjalo Secondary School?
Khanyanjalo Secondary School reported 1,651 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Khanyanjalo Secondary School?
No. Khanyanjalo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Khanyanjalo Secondary School's matric results like?
Khanyanjalo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.4% since 2023.
Is Khanyanjalo Secondary School a public or private school?
Khanyanjalo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khanyanjalo Secondary School?
You can call 076 504 2742 or email KHANYANJALO-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 462 Dumbe Location, Dumbe, Paul Pietersburg, 3180.