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Phambili High School

Public secondary school · Rossburgh, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)

Phambili High School is a public secondary school in Rossburgh. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.4%.

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

Located in Rossburgh, Phambili High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,223
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phambili High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Phambili High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 544 matric candidates from Phambili High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202345940788.7%
202451947591.5%
202554449791.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411424.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phambili High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics19813166.2%
Mathematical Literacy32927984.8%
Physical Sciences1519059.6%
Life Sciences31124277.8%
Agricultural Sciences897685.4%
Accounting1044947.1%
Business Studies21616978.2%
Economics1028078.4%
Geography28126192.9%
History27626495.7%
English First Additional Language424424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Phambili High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Phambili High School's 1,223; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Phambili High School's 91.4%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Phambili High School's 1,223; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili High School, 1,912 compared with 1,223; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili High School, 1,897 compared with 1,223, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili High School, 1,887 compared with 1,223; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
244 Sarnia Road, Rossburgh, Durban, 4072
Postal
P.o.box 25145, Rossburgh, 4072
Telephone
031 465 2261
Website
phambilihighschool.co.za
Email
admin@phambilihighschool.co.za
EMIS number
500247567

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phambili 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 Phambili High School directly, on 031 465 2261 or by email at phambilihighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phambili 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 Phambili High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Phambili High School's 91.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Phambili High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Phambili High School?
Phambili High School reported 1,223 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Phambili High School?
Yes, Phambili High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Phambili High School's matric results like?
Phambili High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.7% since 2023.
Is Phambili High School a public or private school?
Phambili High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phambili High School?
You can call 031 465 2261 or email phambilihighschool@gmail.com. It is located at 244 Sarnia Road, Rossburgh, Durban, 4072.