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Luthando High School

Public secondary school · Impendle, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Impendle circuit)

Welcome to Luthando High School, a public secondary school serving Impendle. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Luthando High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Luthando High School is a public secondary school in Impendle. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

491
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Luthando 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

Luthando High School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023585696.6%
20245555100.0%
20256767100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311416.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Luthando High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1313100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4242100.0%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences474595.7%
Accounting121191.7%
Business Studies5555100.0%
Economics8675.0%
History3333100.0%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Luthando High School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Luthando High School, 2,003 compared with 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Luthando High School's 100%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Luthando High School's 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Luthando High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Luthando High School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Luthando High School's 100%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Luthando High School's 491; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Luthando High School's 100%.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Luthando High School, 1,640 compared with 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Luthando High School's 100%).
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
314 Km Of Doff Loteni Road, Smilobar Location, Impendle, 3227
Postal
Private Bag X524, Impendle, 3227
Telephone
072 238 3029
Email
luthandohighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500189070

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Luthando 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 Luthando High School directly, on 072 238 3029 or by email at luthandohighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Luthando 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 Luthando High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Luthando High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Luthando High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Luthando High School?
Luthando High School reported 491 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Luthando High School?
No. Luthando High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Luthando High School's matric results like?
Luthando High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.6% in 2023.
Is Luthando High School a public or private school?
Luthando High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Luthando High School?
You can call 072 238 3029 or email luthandohighschool@gmail.com. It is located at 314 Km Of Doff Loteni Road, Smilobar Location, Impendle, 3227.