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Phumosizini High School

Public secondary school · Kwabhadaza Ward 3, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Obuka circuit)

Welcome to Phumosizini High School, a public secondary school serving Kwabhadaza Ward 3. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Phumosizini High School is a public secondary school in Kwabhadaza Ward 3. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

126
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phumosizini 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

In 2025, 21 matric candidates from Phumosizini High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231414100.0%
20241515100.0%
20252121100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113455.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phumosizini High School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy161593.8%
Life Sciences161168.8%
Agricultural Sciences1616100.0%
Business Studies161381.3%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Phumosizini High School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Phumosizini High School's 126; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.8% against Phumosizini High School's 100%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumosizini High School, 2,166 compared with 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumosizini High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Phumosizini High School's 126; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.7% against Phumosizini High School's 100%).
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumosizini High School, 1,763 compared with 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumosizini High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumosizini High School, 1,742 compared with 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phumosizini 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
Plant Area Reserve, Melmoth3835
Postal
P.o.box 9600, Melmoth, 3835
Telephone
072 173 9885
Email
phumosizini-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500249861

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumosizini 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 Phumosizini High School directly, on 072 173 9885 or by email at PHUMOSIZINI-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumosizini 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 Phumosizini High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Phumosizini High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL at 99.7%.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Phumosizini High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Phumosizini High School?
Phumosizini High School reported 126 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Phumosizini High School?
No. Phumosizini High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phumosizini High School's matric results like?
Phumosizini High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Phumosizini High School a public or private school?
Phumosizini High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumosizini High School?
You can call 072 173 9885 or email PHUMOSIZINI-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Plant Area Reserve, Melmoth3835.