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Khombindlela High School

Public secondary school · Ngwelezane, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

In Ngwelezane, Khombindlela High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 94.6% pass rate.

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

Khombindlela High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ngwelezane. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,469
Learners
52
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Khombindlela High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Khombindlela High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 240 learners from Khombindlela High School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325223091.3%
202423922895.4%
202524022794.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113431.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khombindlela High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12810582.0%
Mathematical Literacy898191.0%
Physical Sciences1168674.1%
Life Sciences11610388.8%
Agricultural Sciences645890.6%
Accounting1019089.1%
Business Studies1019493.1%
Economics504896.0%
Geography737095.9%
History5151100.0%
English First Additional Language239239100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Khombindlela High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Khombindlela High School's 1,469; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Khombindlela High School's 94.6%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khombindlela High School, 2,166 compared with 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khombindlela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School sits in roughly the same size range as Khombindlela High School, at 1,929 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Khombindlela High School's 94.6%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is a similar size to Khombindlela High School, with 1,763 learners against 1,469; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khombindlela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khombindlela High School, at 1,742 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khombindlela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
A238 Khombindlela Road, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o.box 1010, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 794 3189
Email
info@khombindlelasecondaryschool.co.za
EMIS number
500174714

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khombindlela 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 Khombindlela High School directly, on 035 794 3189 or by email at info@khombindlelasecondaryschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khombindlela 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 Khombindlela High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Khombindlela High School's matric pass rate of 94.6% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Khombindlela High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Khombindlela High School?
Khombindlela High School reported 1,469 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Khombindlela High School?
Yes, Khombindlela 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 Khombindlela High School's matric results like?
Khombindlela High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.6%, in 2025. That's up from 91.3% in 2023.
Is Khombindlela High School a public or private school?
Khombindlela High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khombindlela High School?
You can call 035 794 3189 or email info@khombindlelasecondaryschool.co.za. It is located at A238 Khombindlela Road, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3880.