Public secondary school · Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ntuzuma circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phembisizwe High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ntuzuma, Phembisizwe High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Phembisizwe High School entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 42 | 85.7% |
| 2024 | 54 | 51 | 94.4% |
| 2025 | 73 | 62 | 84.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412332.
That year, Phembisizwe High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 12 | 9 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 44 | 41 | 93.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 4 | 30.8% |
| Life Sciences | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 44 | 40 | 90.9% |
| Economics | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| History | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 57 | 57 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Phembisizwe High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.