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Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sawpits Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Folweni circuit)

In Sawpits Reserve, Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.8% pass rate.

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

Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sawpits Reserve. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

363
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023312890.3%
2024655280.0%
2025595389.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411324.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 95.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy674567.2%
Life Sciences452351.1%
Business Studies231982.6%
Economics241145.8%
Geography444295.5%
English First Additional Language686595.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 363; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School's 89.8%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School's 363, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
995 D Sawpits Road, Umbumbulu, Isiphingo, 4105
Postal
Private Bag X1020, Umbumbulu, 4105
Telephone
072 187 0434
EMIS number
500223332

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary 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 Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School directly, on 072 187 0434, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary 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 Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School's 89.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School?
Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School reported 363 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 52 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 Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School?
No. Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.3% since 2023.
Is Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nathaniel Sabelo Secondary School?
You can call 072 187 0434. It is located at 995 D Sawpits Road, Umbumbulu, Isiphingo, 4105.