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Ophofini Secondary School

Public secondary school · Emakhabeleni, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Kranskop North circuit)

Ophofini Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Emakhabeleni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.2%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ophofini Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Emakhabeleni, Ophofini Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

108
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ophofini Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 17 matric candidates from Ophofini Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324937.5%
2024161487.5%
2025171588.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212421.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ophofini Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy161593.8%
Life Sciences141071.4%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies161275.0%
History1616100.0%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Ophofini Secondary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Ophofini Secondary School's 108; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ophofini Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Ophofini Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Ophofini Secondary School's 108; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Ophofini Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ophofini Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 108; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ophofini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Ophofini Secondary School's 108; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Ophofini Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ophofini Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 108; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Ophofini Secondary School's 88.2%.
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
Ophofini Area, Mandlalathi, Kranskop, 3268
Postal
P.o.box 325, Kranskop, 3268
Telephone
079 912 5400
Email
maphiwemahlaba72@gmail.com
EMIS number
500244237

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ophofini 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 Ophofini Secondary School directly, on 079 912 5400 or by email at maphiwemahlaba72@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ophofini 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 Ophofini Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Ophofini Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.2% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Ophofini Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Ophofini Secondary School?
Ophofini Secondary School reported 108 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Ophofini Secondary School?
No. Ophofini Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ophofini Secondary School's matric results like?
Ophofini Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.2%, in 2025. That's up from 37.5% in 2023.
Is Ophofini Secondary School a public or private school?
Ophofini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ophofini Secondary School?
You can call 079 912 5400 or email maphiwemahlaba72@gmail.com. It is located at Ophofini Area, Mandlalathi, Kranskop, 3268.