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Olwandle High School

Public secondary school · Margate, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Gamalakhe circuit)

In Margate, Olwandle High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.8%.

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

Olwandle High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Margate. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,421
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Olwandle High 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

In 2025, 230 matric candidates from Olwandle High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315513687.7%
202422520591.1%
202523019584.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312240.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Olwandle High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics502346.0%
Mathematical Literacy17615789.2%
Physical Sciences262388.5%
Life Sciences12411592.7%
Agricultural Sciences555498.2%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies212095.2%
Economics171694.1%
Geography1207663.3%
History15815396.8%
English First Additional Language23123099.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Olwandle High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is a similar size to Olwandle High School, with 1,710 learners against 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olwandle High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Olwandle High School, at 1,673 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Olwandle High School's 84.8%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is a similar size to Olwandle High School, with 1,612 learners against 1,421; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Olwandle High School's 84.8%.
  • Luthuli High School sits in roughly the same size range as Olwandle High School, at 1,592 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.6% against Olwandle High School's 84.8%).
  • Ntaba Primary School is a similar size to Olwandle High School, with 1,550 learners against 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olwandle High 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
Gamalakhe Road, Egamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 4249
Postal
Private Bag X713, Gamalakhe, 4249
Telephone
783 671 1713
Email
olwandlehighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500243682

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Olwandle 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 Olwandle High School directly, on 783 671 1713 or by email at olwandlehighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Olwandle 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 Olwandle High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Olwandle High School's matric pass rate of 84.8% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Olwandle High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Olwandle High School?
Olwandle High School reported 1,421 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Olwandle High School?
No. Olwandle High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Olwandle High School's matric results like?
Olwandle High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.7% since 2023.
Is Olwandle High School a public or private school?
Olwandle High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Olwandle High School?
You can call 783 671 1713 or email olwandlehighschool@gmail.com. It is located at Gamalakhe Road, Egamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 4249.