Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Zululand district. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

224

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 30 learners from Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 33.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	17	14	82.4%
2024	20	19	95.0%
2025	30	10	33.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112119.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	23	20	87.0%
Accounting	20	9	45.0%
Business Studies	23	20	87.0%
Economics	23	22	95.7%
English First Additional Language	23	23	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's 224; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's 33.3%.
Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's 33.3%.
Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's 33.3%.
Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's 33.3%.
Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's 33.3%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Ntababomvu Store, Thelezini, Nqutu, 3135
Postal: P.o.box 545, Nquthu, 3135
Telephone: 073 837 5004
Email: khethukuthula-ps@kznschools.gov
EMIS number: 500323195

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Khethukuthula Senior 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 Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School directly, on 073 837 5004 or by email at KHETHUKUTHULA-PS@kznschools.gov, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Khethukuthula Senior 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 Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School the best school in Zululand?

On the numbers that are published, Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 33.3% 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 Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.

How big are the classes at Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School?

Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School reported 224 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School?

No. Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 33.3%, in 2025. That's down from 82.4% in 2023.

Is Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Khethukuthula Senior Secondary School?

You can call 073 837 5004 or email KHETHUKUTHULA-PS@kznschools.gov. It is located at Ntababomvu Store, Thelezini, Nqutu, 3135.