Public secondary school · Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Osizweni circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Khethukuthula Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Newcastle, Khethukuthula Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 72 learners from Khethukuthula Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| 2024 | 65 | 60 | 92.3% |
| 2025 | 72 | 70 | 97.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213113.
That year, Khethukuthula Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 10 | 55.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 42 | 84.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 13 | 72.2% |
| Life Sciences | 71 | 51 | 71.8% |
| Geography | 69 | 67 | 97.1% |
| History | 50 | 49 | 98.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 71 | 71 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Khethukuthula Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.