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Kuswag School

Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Amanzimtoti circuit)

Kuswag School is a public combined school in Umlazi district. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Located in Umlazi district, Kuswag School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

773
Learners
48
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kuswag School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Kuswag School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kuswag School entered 57 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023534788.7%
2024777698.7%
20255757100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411315.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kuswag School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171694.1%
Mathematical Literacy6060100.0%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences131292.3%
Accounting9888.9%
Business Studies3737100.0%
Geography2727100.0%
History66100.0%
English First Additional Language7777100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Kuswag School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Kuswag School's 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuswag School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Kuswag School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Kuswag School's 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuswag School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuswag School, 1,912 compared with 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuswag School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuswag School, 1,897 compared with 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuswag School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuswag School, 1,887 compared with 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kuswag School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kuswag Avenue, Amanzimtoti, 4125
Postal
Private Bag X20005, Amanzimtoti, 4125
Telephone
031 903 5434
Website
kuswag.co.za
Email
admin1@kuswag.co.za
EMIS number
500177970

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kuswag 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 Kuswag School directly, on 031 903 5434 or by email at mprinsloo@kuswag.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kuswag 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Kuswag School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Kuswag School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Kuswag School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Kuswag School?
Kuswag School reported 773 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Kuswag School?
Yes, Kuswag 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 Kuswag School's matric results like?
Kuswag School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 88.7% in 2023.
Is Kuswag School a public or private school?
Kuswag School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kuswag School?
You can call 031 903 5434 or email mprinsloo@kuswag.co.za. It is located at Kuswag Avenue, Amanzimtoti, 4125.