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Kwanotshelwa High School

Public secondary school · Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Khambi circuit)

In Vryheid, Kwanotshelwa High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 86.5% pass rate.

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

Kwanotshelwa High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Vryheid. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,366
Learners
42
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kwanotshelwa 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, 185 matric candidates from Kwanotshelwa High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313911884.9%
202420818488.5%
202518516086.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112126.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kwanotshelwa High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1143026.3%
Mathematical Literacy947781.9%
Physical Sciences842023.8%
Life Sciences856272.9%
Accounting291655.2%
Business Studies123123100.0%
Economics12310383.7%
Geography645890.6%
History949398.9%
English First Additional Language208208100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

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

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is a similar size to Kwanotshelwa High School, with 1,799 learners against 1,366; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwanotshelwa High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kwanotshelwa High School's 86.5%.
  • Dwaleni High School is a similar size to Kwanotshelwa High School, with 1,651 learners against 1,366; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Kwanotshelwa High School's 86.5%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwanotshelwa High School, at 1,651 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Kwanotshelwa High School's 86.5%.
  • Phumanyova High School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwanotshelwa High School, at 1,650 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kwanotshelwa High School's 86.5%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwanotshelwa High School, at 1,650 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Kwanotshelwa High School's 86.5%.
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
Main Street, Zamokuhle Village, Corronation, Vryheid, 3107
Postal
P.o.box 470, Coronation, 3107
Telephone
034 969 2727
Email
bcmasango@gmail.com
EMIS number
500182558

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwanotshelwa 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 Kwanotshelwa High School directly, on 034 969 2727 or by email at bcmasango@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwanotshelwa 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 Kwanotshelwa High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Kwanotshelwa High School's matric pass rate of 86.5% 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 Kwanotshelwa High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Kwanotshelwa High School?
Kwanotshelwa High School reported 1,366 learners and 42 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 Kwanotshelwa High School?
No. Kwanotshelwa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kwanotshelwa High School's matric results like?
Kwanotshelwa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.9% since 2023.
Is Kwanotshelwa High School a public or private school?
Kwanotshelwa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwanotshelwa High School?
You can call 034 969 2727 or email bcmasango@gmail.com. It is located at Main Street, Zamokuhle Village, Corronation, Vryheid, 3107.