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Khula High School

Public secondary school · Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit)

Khula High School is a public secondary school in Esikhawini. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Khula High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Esikhawini, Khula High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,063
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Khula High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Khula High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 151 learners from Khula High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320013567.5%
202413413097.0%
202515113891.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113210.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Khula High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics605490.0%
Mathematical Literacy7474100.0%
Physical Sciences555294.5%
Life Sciences12011293.3%
Agricultural Sciences403895.0%
Accounting201890.0%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics1414100.0%
Geography949297.9%
English First Additional Language134134100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

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

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khula High School, 2,365 compared with 1,063; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Khula High School's 91.4%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Khula High School's 1,063; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khula High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Khula High School, 1,929 compared with 1,063; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Khula High School's 91.4%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Khula High School's 1,063; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khula High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Khula High School's 1,063; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khula High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
1387 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X8521, Esikhawini, 3887
Telephone
035 796 2050
Email
khula-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500174973

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khula 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 Khula High School directly, on 035 796 2050 or by email at KHULA-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khula High 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 Khula High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Khula High School's matric pass rate of 91.4% 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 Khula High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Khula High School?
Khula High School reported 1,063 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Khula High School?
Yes, Khula 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 Khula High School's matric results like?
Khula High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. That's up from 67.5% in 2023.
Is Khula High School a public or private school?
Khula High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khula High School?
You can call 035 796 2050 or email KHULA-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 1387 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887.