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Kwesethu High School

Public secondary school · Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwamashu Central circuit)

Kwesethu High School is a public secondary school in Kwamashu. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Kwamashu, Kwesethu High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,119
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kwesethu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Kwesethu High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Kwesethu High School's 1,119; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwesethu High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Kwesethu High School's 1,119; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwesethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwesethu High School, 2,020 compared with 1,119; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwesethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Kwesethu High School's 1,119; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwesethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Kwesethu High School's 1,119; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwesethu High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1207 F Zulu Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
P.o.box 04, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
069 437 5028
Email
kwesethuhs@gmail.com
EMIS number
500184445

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwesethu 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 Kwesethu High School directly, on 069 437 5028 or by email at kwesethuhs@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwesethu High 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Kwesethu High School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kwesethu High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Kwesethu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Kwesethu High School?
Kwesethu High School reported 1,119 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Kwesethu High School?
No. Kwesethu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kwesethu High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Kwesethu High School.
Is Kwesethu High School a public or private school?
Kwesethu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwesethu High School?
You can call 069 437 5028 or email kwesethuhs@gmail.com. It is located at 1207 F Zulu Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360.