Public secondary school · Ishowe, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ntolwane circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of King Cetshwayo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ishowe, King Cetshwayo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Of the 40 learners from King Cetshwayo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 72.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 40 | 29 | 72.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113313.
That year, King Cetshwayo Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 19 | 12 | 63.2% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 15 | 78.9% |
| Geography | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, King Cetshwayo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.