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Kwamathanda High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Maphundu circuit)

Welcome to Kwamathanda High School, a public secondary school serving Umlazi district. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.6% pass rate.

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Kwamathanda High School is a public secondary school in Umlazi district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

501
Learners
15
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Kwamathanda High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kwamathanda High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 84 matric candidates from Kwamathanda High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023423481.0%
2024474391.5%
2025846678.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411410.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kwamathanda High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12975.0%
Mathematical Literacy362672.2%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Accounting12650.0%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics121083.3%
Geography363494.4%
History242395.8%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Kwamathanda High School, 2,782 compared with 501; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Kwamathanda High School's 78.6%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwamathanda High School, 1,964 compared with 501; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamathanda High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Kwamathanda High School's 501; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamathanda High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Kwamathanda High School's 501, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Kwamathanda High School's 501; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamathanda 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
Mbambatha, Umlazi, Durban, 4031
Postal
P.o.box 72019, Mobeni, 4060
Telephone
031 909 4885
Email
kwamathanda@gmail.com
EMIS number
500180782

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwamathanda 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 Kwamathanda High School directly, on 031 909 4885 or by email at kwamathanda@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwamathanda 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 Kwamathanda High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Kwamathanda High School's matric pass rate of 78.6% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Kwamathanda High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Kwamathanda High School?
Kwamathanda High School reported 501 learners and 15 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 Kwamathanda High School?
Yes, Kwamathanda High 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 Kwamathanda High School's matric results like?
Kwamathanda High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81% since 2023.
Is Kwamathanda High School a public or private school?
Kwamathanda High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwamathanda High School?
You can call 031 909 4885 or email kwamathanda@gmail.com. It is located at Mbambatha, Umlazi, Durban, 4031.