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King Phumzuzulu High School

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

In Zululand district, King Phumzuzulu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.3%.

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

King Phumzuzulu High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zululand district. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

790
Learners
32
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

King Phumzuzulu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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, 156 matric candidates from King Phumzuzulu High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313111990.8%
202416814183.9%
202515614492.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112320.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

King Phumzuzulu High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics714259.2%
Mathematical Literacy986970.4%
Physical Sciences633555.6%
Life Sciences1156455.7%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies524892.3%
Economics524076.9%
Geography1068378.3%
English First Additional Language169169100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against King Phumzuzulu High School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against King Phumzuzulu High School's 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than King Phumzuzulu High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against King Phumzuzulu High School's 92.3%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against King Phumzuzulu High School's 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against King Phumzuzulu High School's 92.3%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Phumzuzulu High School, 1,651 compared with 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against King Phumzuzulu High School's 92.3%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than King Phumzuzulu High School, 1,650 compared with 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against King Phumzuzulu High School's 92.3%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against King Phumzuzulu High School's 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against King Phumzuzulu High School's 92.3%.
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
Usuthu Tribal Authority, Mahhashini Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6009, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
035 831 6484
Email
info@kingphumzuzulu.co.za
EMIS number
500250009

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at King Phumzuzulu 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 King Phumzuzulu High School directly, on 035 831 6484 or by email at info@kingphumzuzulu.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to King Phumzuzulu 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 King Phumzuzulu High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, King Phumzuzulu High School's matric pass rate of 92.3% 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 King Phumzuzulu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at King Phumzuzulu High School?
King Phumzuzulu High School reported 790 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 King Phumzuzulu High School?
No. King Phumzuzulu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are King Phumzuzulu High School's matric results like?
King Phumzuzulu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.8% since 2023.
Is King Phumzuzulu High School a public or private school?
King Phumzuzulu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact King Phumzuzulu High School?
You can call 035 831 6484 or email info@kingphumzuzulu.co.za. It is located at Usuthu Tribal Authority, Mahhashini Area, Nongoma, 3950.