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Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Mona circuit)

Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Zululand district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.6%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Zululand district, Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

321
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 97 learners from Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231168069.0%
20241039996.1%
2025978486.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112337.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342985.3%
Mathematical Literacy695782.6%
Physical Sciences331648.5%
Life Sciences403895.0%
Agricultural Sciences908392.2%
Accounting13538.5%
Business Studies131184.6%
Economics131292.3%
Geography574680.7%
English First Additional Language103103100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School, 1,799 compared with 321; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's 86.6%.
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
Ebukhalini, Henenende , Ebukhalini, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6087, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
072 407 0239
Email
bthwala935@gmail.com
EMIS number
500229955

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nhlanhlayethu 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 Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School directly, on 072 407 0239 or by email at bthwala935@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nhlanhlayethu Secondary 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 Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.6% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School?
Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School reported 321 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School?
No. Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's up from 69% in 2023.
Is Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nhlanhlayethu Secondary School?
You can call 072 407 0239 or email bthwala935@gmail.com. It is located at Ebukhalini, Henenende , Ebukhalini, Nongoma, 3950.