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Khondlo Secondary School

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

Khondlo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Emondlo. Its last matric group achieved a 90.4% pass rate.

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

In Emondlo, Khondlo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,340
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Khondlo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 198 matric candidates from Khondlo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316415695.1%
202414012891.4%
202519817990.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112120.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Khondlo Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics653655.4%
Mathematical Literacy4343100.0%
Physical Sciences473370.2%
Life Sciences454191.1%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies615285.2%
Economics615691.8%
English First Additional Language140140100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

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

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Khondlo Secondary School, at 1,799 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khondlo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Khondlo Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Dwaleni High School sits in roughly the same size range as Khondlo Secondary School, at 1,651 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Khondlo Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is a similar size to Khondlo Secondary School, with 1,651 learners against 1,340; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89% against Khondlo Secondary School's 90.4%).
  • Phumanyova High School is a similar size to Khondlo Secondary School, with 1,650 learners against 1,340; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Khondlo Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Khondlo Secondary School, with 1,650 learners against 1,340; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Khondlo Secondary School's 90.4%.
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
A891 Gobinismbi Street, Emondlo, Vryheid, 3105
Postal
P.o.box 2408, Emondlo, 3105
Telephone
64359272
Email
khondlo-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500303326

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khondlo 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 Khondlo Secondary School directly, on 64359272 or by email at khondlo-ss@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khondlo Secondary 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 Khondlo Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Khondlo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.4% 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 Khondlo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Khondlo Secondary School?
Khondlo Secondary School reported 1,340 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Khondlo Secondary School?
No. Khondlo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Khondlo Secondary School's matric results like?
Khondlo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's down from 95.1% in 2023.
Is Khondlo Secondary School a public or private school?
Khondlo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khondlo Secondary School?
You can call 64359272 or email khondlo-ss@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at A891 Gobinismbi Street, Emondlo, Vryheid, 3105.