Qiko High School is a public secondary school in Umzinto. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.5% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find a full profile of Qiko High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Umzinto, Qiko High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
379
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Qiko High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 57 matric candidates from Qiko High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
55
47
85.5%
2024
52
47
90.4%
2025
57
47
82.5%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312309.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
That year, Qiko High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
17
14
82.4%
Mathematical Literacy
35
30
85.7%
Physical Sciences
16
15
93.8%
Life Sciences
16
16
100.0%
Agricultural Sciences
16
16
100.0%
Accounting
12
6
50.0%
Business Studies
12
11
91.7%
Economics
12
8
66.7%
Geography
24
23
95.8%
History
24
24
100.0%
English First Additional Language
52
52
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
District comparison
Ugu district
A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Qiko High School.
Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Qiko High School, 1,710 compared with 379; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qiko High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Qiko High School, 1,673 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Qiko High School's 82.5%.
Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qiko High School, 1,612 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.6% against Qiko High School's 82.5%).
Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Qiko High School, 1,592 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.6% against Qiko High School's 82.5%).
Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Qiko High School's 379; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qiko High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qiko 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 Qiko High School directly, on 083 669 5104 or by email at meyiwamlamuli@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qiko 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 Qiko High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Qiko High School's matric pass rate of 82.5% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Qiko High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Qiko High School?
Qiko High School reported 379 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Qiko High School?
No. Qiko High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Qiko High School's matric results like?
Qiko High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.5% since 2023.
Is Qiko High School a public or private school?
Qiko High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qiko High School?
You can call 083 669 5104 or email meyiwamlamuli@gmail.com. It is located at Umzinto 4200.
On this page, you will find a full profile of Qiko High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Umzinto, Qiko High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
379
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Qiko High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 57 matric candidates from Qiko High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
55
47
85.5%
2024
52
47
90.4%
2025
57
47
82.5%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312309.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
That year, Qiko High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
17
14
82.4%
Mathematical Literacy
35
30
85.7%
Physical Sciences
16
15
93.8%
Life Sciences
16
16
100.0%
Agricultural Sciences
16
16
100.0%
Accounting
12
6
50.0%
Business Studies
12
11
91.7%
Economics
12
8
66.7%
Geography
24
23
95.8%
History
24
24
100.0%
English First Additional Language
52
52
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Ugu district
A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Qiko High School.
Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Qiko High School, 1,710 compared with 379; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qiko High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Qiko High School, 1,673 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Qiko High School's 82.5%.
Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qiko High School, 1,612 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.6% against Qiko High School's 82.5%).
Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Qiko High School, 1,592 compared with 379; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.6% against Qiko High School's 82.5%).
Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Qiko High School's 379; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qiko High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.
Are applications open at Qiko 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 Qiko High School directly, on 083 669 5104 or by email at meyiwamlamuli@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qiko 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 Qiko High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Qiko High School's matric pass rate of 82.5% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Qiko High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Qiko High School?
Qiko High School reported 379 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Qiko High School?
No. Qiko High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Qiko High School's matric results like?
Qiko High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.5% since 2023.
Is Qiko High School a public or private school?
Qiko High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qiko High School?
You can call 083 669 5104 or email meyiwamlamuli@gmail.com. It is located at Umzinto 4200.
