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Lihlithemba Technical High School

Public secondary school · Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Ndwedwe circuit)

Lihlithemba Technical High School is a public secondary school based in Ndwedwe. Its most recent matric class posted a 76.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Lihlithemba Technical High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ndwedwe, Lihlithemba Technical High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,176
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 145 learners from Lihlithemba Technical High School who wrote matric in 2025, 76.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317313779.2%
20241008888.0%
202514511176.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413311.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lihlithemba Technical High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342264.7%
Mathematical Literacy332472.7%
Physical Sciences341235.3%
Life Sciences231982.6%
Accounting99100.0%
Geography9888.9%
History161487.5%
English First Additional Language100100100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

5 other schools in Ilembe district, for comparison against Lihlithemba Technical High School.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Lihlithemba Technical High School's 1,176; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Lihlithemba Technical High School's 76.6%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Lihlithemba Technical High School's 1,176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lihlithemba Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lihlithemba Technical High School, 1,796 compared with 1,176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lihlithemba Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lihlithemba Technical High School, 1,793 compared with 1,176; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.6% against Lihlithemba Technical High School's 76.6%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School sits in roughly the same size range as Lihlithemba Technical High School, at 1,599 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Lihlithemba Technical High School's 76.6%.
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
100 P Ndwendwe Main Road, Umsunduze Area, Verulam, 4340
Postal
P.o.box 1741, Verulam, 4340
Telephone
083 350 4550
Email
barnesdba@gmail.com
EMIS number
500186443

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lihlithemba Technical 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 Lihlithemba Technical High School directly, on 083 350 4550 or by email at barnesdba@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lihlithemba Technical 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 Lihlithemba Technical High School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Lihlithemba Technical High School's matric pass rate of 76.6% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Lihlithemba Technical High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Lihlithemba Technical High School?
Lihlithemba Technical High School reported 1,176 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Lihlithemba Technical High School?
No. Lihlithemba Technical High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lihlithemba Technical High School's matric results like?
Lihlithemba Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 79.2% since 2023.
Is Lihlithemba Technical High School a public or private school?
Lihlithemba Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lihlithemba Technical High School?
You can call 083 350 4550 or email barnesdba@gmail.com. It is located at 100 P Ndwendwe Main Road, Umsunduze Area, Verulam, 4340.