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Khumbulani High School

Public secondary school · Central, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Central, Gqeberha, Khumbulani High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 76.6% pass rate.

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

Khumbulani High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Central, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,181
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Khumbulani High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 154 matric candidates from Khumbulani High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 76.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318214479.1%
202415613485.9%
202515411876.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khumbulani High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201365.0%
Mathematical Literacy14712484.4%
Physical Sciences181372.2%
Life Sciences443375.0%
Accounting281553.6%
Business Studies1008282.0%
Economics261869.2%
Geography403895.0%
History1199378.2%
English First Additional Language170170100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Khumbulani High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbulani High School, 2,290 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Khumbulani High School's 76.6%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbulani High School, 1,736 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khumbulani High School's 76.6%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbulani High School, 1,668 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khumbulani High School's 76.6%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbulani High School, 1,655 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Khumbulani High School's 76.6%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khumbulani High School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khumbulani High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Khumbulani High School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbulani High School, 1,736 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khumbulani High School's 76.6%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbulani High School, 1,668 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Khumbulani High School's 76.6%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbulani High School, 1,655 compared with 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Khumbulani High School's 76.6%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khumbulani High School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khumbulani High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is a similar size to Khumbulani High School, with 1,601 learners against 1,181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Khumbulani High School's 76.6%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Khumbulani High School for 2027

As a public school, Khumbulani High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
17 Lutman Street, Centrahill, Central, Qeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 2952, North End, 6056
Telephone
041 582 2430
EMIS number
200100381

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khumbulani 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 Khumbulani High School directly, on 041 582 2430, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khumbulani 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 Khumbulani High School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, Khumbulani High School's matric pass rate of 76.6% is lower than kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Khumbulani High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Khumbulani High School?
Khumbulani High School reported 1,181 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Khumbulani High School?
No. Khumbulani High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Khumbulani High School's matric results like?
Khumbulani High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 79.1% since 2023.
Is Khumbulani High School a public or private school?
Khumbulani High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khumbulani High School?
You can call 041 582 2430. It is located at 17 Lutman Street, Centrahill, Central, Qeberha, 6001.
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