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Phathakahle High School

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

Welcome to Phathakahle High School, a public secondary school serving Dannhauser. Its last matric group achieved a 88.6% pass rate.

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Phathakahle High School is a public secondary school in Dannhauser. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

697
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phathakahle High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 88 learners from Phathakahle High School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231018988.1%
20245959100.0%
2025887888.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213125.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phathakahle High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics392564.1%
Mathematical Literacy212095.2%
Physical Sciences201890.0%
Life Sciences413790.2%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics1919100.0%
Geography414097.6%
History2121100.0%
English First Additional Language5959100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Phathakahle High School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phathakahle High School, 2,071 compared with 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phathakahle High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phathakahle High School, 1,921 compared with 697; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Phathakahle High School's 88.6%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Phathakahle High School, 1,852 compared with 697; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Phathakahle High School's 88.6%.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Phathakahle High School's 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phathakahle High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phathakahle High School, 1,761 compared with 697; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phathakahle 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
Verdriet Farm, Dannhauser, Newcastle, 3080
Postal
Private Bag X1012, Dannhauser, 3080
Telephone
082 487 1760
Email
natvill141@gmail.com
EMIS number
500247900

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phathakahle 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 Phathakahle High School directly, on 082 487 1760 or by email at natvill141@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phathakahle 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 Phathakahle High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Phathakahle High School's matric pass rate of 88.6% 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 Phathakahle High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Phathakahle High School?
Phathakahle High School reported 697 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Phathakahle High School?
No. Phathakahle High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phathakahle High School's matric results like?
Phathakahle High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.1% since 2023.
Is Phathakahle High School a public or private school?
Phathakahle High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phathakahle High School?
You can call 082 487 1760 or email natvill141@gmail.com. It is located at Verdriet Farm, Dannhauser, Newcastle, 3080.