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Qhilika High School

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

Qhilika High School is a public secondary school based in Umlazi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84%.

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Qhilika High School

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Qhilika High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umlazi, Qhilika High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,808
Learners
52
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Qhilika High School entered 212 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327924487.5%
202421916474.9%
202521217884.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411425.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Qhilika High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics822732.9%
Mathematical Literacy13710677.4%
Physical Sciences592644.1%
Life Sciences1486543.9%
Agricultural Sciences595084.7%
Accounting775368.8%
Business Studies16011169.4%
Economics713650.7%
Geography13710878.8%
History898696.6%
English First Additional Language21921899.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Qhilika High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Qhilika High School's 1,808; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Qhilika High School's 84%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qhilika High School, at 1,964 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhilika High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is a similar size to Qhilika High School, with 1,912 learners against 1,808; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhilika High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Qhilika High School, with 1,897 learners against 1,808, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qhilika High School, at 1,887 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qhilika 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
704 H Block, Umlazi, Ethekwini, 4031
Postal
P.o.box 54270, Umlazi, 4031
Telephone
031 908 3638
Email
benynkosi@gmail.com
EMIS number
500252747

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qhilika 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 Qhilika High School directly, on 031 908 3638 or by email at benynkosi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qhilika 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 Qhilika High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Qhilika High School's matric pass rate of 84% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Qhilika High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Qhilika High School?
Qhilika High School reported 1,808 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Qhilika High School?
No. Qhilika High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Qhilika High School's matric results like?
Qhilika High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84%, in 2025. That's down from 87.5% in 2023.
Is Qhilika High School a public or private school?
Qhilika High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qhilika High School?
You can call 031 908 3638 or email benynkosi@gmail.com. It is located at 704 H Block, Umlazi, Ethekwini, 4031.