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Osizweni High School

Public secondary school · Osizweni, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Osizweni circuit)

Welcome to Osizweni High School, a public secondary school serving Osizweni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.3%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Osizweni High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Osizweni High School is a public secondary school in Osizweni. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

452
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Osizweni 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, 87 matric candidates from Osizweni High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023614573.8%
2024716794.4%
2025878294.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213124.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Osizweni High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221986.4%
Mathematical Literacy494183.7%
Physical Sciences1717100.0%
Life Sciences212095.2%
Agricultural Sciences1010100.0%
Accounting151280.0%
Business Studies161593.8%
Economics151493.3%
Geography453884.4%
History393794.9%
English First Additional Language7171100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

5 other schools in Amajuba district, for comparison against Osizweni High School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Osizweni High School, 2,071 compared with 452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Osizweni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Osizweni High School, 1,921 compared with 452; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Osizweni High School's 94.3%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Osizweni High School, 1,852 compared with 452; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Osizweni High School's 94.3%.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Osizweni High School's 452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Osizweni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Osizweni High School, 1,761 compared with 452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Osizweni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
747 E Osizweni, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952
Postal
Private Bag X4029, Osizweni, 2952
Telephone
072 301 5690
Email
osizweni-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500244903

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Osizweni 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 Osizweni High School directly, on 072 301 5690 or by email at OSIZWENI-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Osizweni 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 Osizweni High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Osizweni High School's matric pass rate of 94.3% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Osizweni High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Osizweni High School?
Osizweni High School reported 452 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Osizweni High School?
No. Osizweni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Osizweni High School's matric results like?
Osizweni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.3%, in 2025. That's up from 73.8% in 2023.
Is Osizweni High School a public or private school?
Osizweni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Osizweni High School?
You can call 072 301 5690 or email OSIZWENI-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 747 E Osizweni, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952.