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Lokothwayo Combined School

Public combined school · Machibini, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Sinethemba circuit)

Lokothwayo Combined School is a public combined school based in Machibini. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.6%.

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

In Machibini, Lokothwayo Combined School operates as a public combined school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

926
Learners
29
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Lokothwayo Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Lokothwayo Combined School entered 70 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231038885.4%
2024515098.0%
2025706288.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211316.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lokothwayo Combined School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231982.6%
Mathematical Literacy2828100.0%
Physical Sciences232295.7%
Life Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting282382.1%
Business Studies2828100.0%
Economics2828100.0%
Geography2323100.0%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Lokothwayo Combined School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Lokothwayo Combined School's 926; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lokothwayo Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Lokothwayo Combined School's 926; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Lokothwayo Combined School's 88.6%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Lokothwayo Combined School's 926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokothwayo Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.1% against Lokothwayo Combined School's 88.6%).
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Lokothwayo Combined School's 926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokothwayo Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Lokothwayo Combined School's 88.6%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Lokothwayo Combined School's 926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokothwayo Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Lokothwayo Combined School's 88.6%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
343 Helpmekaar Road, Machibini, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X 9984, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
073 202 4992
Email
lokothwayo-cs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500187479

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lokothwayo Combined 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 Lokothwayo Combined School directly, on 073 202 4992 or by email at LOKOTHWAYO-CS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lokothwayo Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lokothwayo Combined School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Lokothwayo Combined School's matric pass rate of 88.6% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Lokothwayo Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Lokothwayo Combined School?
Lokothwayo Combined School reported 926 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Lokothwayo Combined School?
No. Lokothwayo Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lokothwayo Combined School's matric results like?
Lokothwayo Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. That's up from 85.4% in 2023.
Is Lokothwayo Combined School a public or private school?
Lokothwayo Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lokothwayo Combined School?
You can call 073 202 4992 or email LOKOTHWAYO-CS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 343 Helpmekaar Road, Machibini, Ladysmith, 3370.