Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / KwaZulu-Natal / Ugu / Kwa-Bhavu High School

Kwa-Bhavu High School

Public secondary school · Umtwalume, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Mthwalume circuit)

Welcome to Kwa-Bhavu High School, a public secondary school serving Umtwalume. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

Is any information about Kwa-Bhavu High School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kwa-Bhavu High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kwa-Bhavu High School is a public secondary school in Umtwalume. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

197
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kwa-Bhavu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Of the 17 learners from Kwa-Bhavu High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023171694.1%
20241414100.0%
20251717100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312146.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kwa-Bhavu High School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy1414100.0%
Life Sciences1414100.0%
Geography1414100.0%
History1414100.0%
English First Additional Language1414100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Kwa-Bhavu High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Kwa-Bhavu High School's 197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwa-Bhavu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Kwa-Bhavu High School's 197; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 98% against Kwa-Bhavu High School's 100%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Kwa-Bhavu High School's 197; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Kwa-Bhavu High School's 100%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Kwa-Bhavu High School's 197; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Kwa-Bhavu High School's 100%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Bhavu High School, 1,550 compared with 197; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwa-Bhavu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Qoloqolo, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
Private Bag X566, Umzinto, 4200
Telephone
073 928 5713
Email
kwabhavuhighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500178858

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Message the school

Contact Kwa-Bhavu High School

Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwa-Bhavu 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 Kwa-Bhavu High School directly, on 073 928 5713 or by email at kwabhavuhighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwa-Bhavu 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 Kwa-Bhavu High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Kwa-Bhavu High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL at 98%.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Kwa-Bhavu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Kwa-Bhavu High School?
Kwa-Bhavu High School reported 197 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Kwa-Bhavu High School?
No. Kwa-Bhavu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kwa-Bhavu High School's matric results like?
Kwa-Bhavu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.1% in 2023.
Is Kwa-Bhavu High School a public or private school?
Kwa-Bhavu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwa-Bhavu High School?
You can call 073 928 5713 or email kwabhavuhighschool@gmail.com. It is located at Qoloqolo, Umzinto, 4200.