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Phembisizwe High School

Public secondary school · Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ntuzuma circuit)

Phembisizwe High School is a public secondary school based in Ntuzuma. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.9%.

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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.

566
Learners
17
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Phembisizwe High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494285.7%
2024545194.4%
2025736284.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412332.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phembisizwe High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12975.0%
Mathematical Literacy444193.2%
Physical Sciences13430.8%
Life Sciences1313100.0%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies444090.9%
Economics1414100.0%
Geography1313100.0%
History3030100.0%
English First Additional Language5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Phembisizwe High School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Phembisizwe High School's 566; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Phembisizwe High School's 84.9%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Phembisizwe High School's 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phembisizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phembisizwe High School, 2,020 compared with 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phembisizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Phembisizwe High School's 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phembisizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Phembisizwe High School's 566; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Phembisizwe High School's 84.9%.
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
Gugulabasha Road, Ntuzuma, Kwamashu, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X015, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
031 503 1177
Email
futhimkhize75@gmail.com
EMIS number
500248159

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phembisizwe 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 Phembisizwe High School directly, on 031 503 1177 or by email at futhimkhize75@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phembisizwe 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 Phembisizwe High School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Phembisizwe High School's matric pass rate of 84.9% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Phembisizwe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Phembisizwe High School?
Phembisizwe High School reported 566 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Phembisizwe High School?
No. Phembisizwe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phembisizwe High School's matric results like?
Phembisizwe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.7% since 2023.
Is Phembisizwe High School a public or private school?
Phembisizwe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phembisizwe High School?
You can call 031 503 1177 or email futhimkhize75@gmail.com. It is located at Gugulabasha Road, Ntuzuma, Kwamashu, 4360.