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Nethezeka High School

Public secondary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Sinethemba circuit)

Nethezeka High School is a public secondary school in Ladysmith. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 65.2%.

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Located in Ladysmith, Nethezeka High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

150
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nethezeka 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 23 learners from Nethezeka High School who wrote matric in 2025, 65.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023131292.3%
2024191684.2%
2025231565.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211321.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nethezeka High School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy191684.2%
Life Sciences191578.9%
Agricultural Sciences191684.2%
Geography191578.9%
English First Additional Language1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Nethezeka High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Nethezeka High School's 150; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nethezeka High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Nethezeka High School's 150; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nethezeka High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Nethezeka High School's 65.2%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Nethezeka High School's 150; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Nethezeka High School's 65.2%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Nethezeka High School's 150; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Nethezeka High School's 65.2%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Nethezeka High School's 150; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Nethezeka High School's 65.2%.
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
Mthembu Tribal Authority, Mthembu, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9946, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
082 711 3828
Email
nethezeka-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500226292

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nethezeka 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 Nethezeka High School directly, on 082 711 3828 or by email at NETHEZEKA-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nethezeka 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 Nethezeka High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Nethezeka High School's matric pass rate of 65.2% 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 Nethezeka High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Nethezeka High School?
Nethezeka High School reported 150 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Nethezeka High School?
No. Nethezeka High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nethezeka High School's matric results like?
Nethezeka High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65.2%, in 2025. That's down from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Nethezeka High School a public or private school?
Nethezeka High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nethezeka High School?
You can call 082 711 3828 or email NETHEZEKA-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Mthembu Tribal Authority, Mthembu, Ladysmith, 3370.