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Qophindlela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ezakheni Township, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ezakheni circuit)

In Ezakheni Township, Qophindlela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 78.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Qophindlela Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Qophindlela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ezakheni Township. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

606
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qophindlela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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, 84 matric candidates from Qophindlela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231038178.6%
20241078680.4%
2025846678.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211326.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Qophindlela Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics473880.9%
Mathematical Literacy615895.1%
Physical Sciences471634.0%
Life Sciences1095853.2%
Geography1089588.0%
History626198.4%
English First Additional Language109109100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Qophindlela Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qophindlela Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qophindlela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Qophindlela Secondary School, 1,758 compared with 606; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qophindlela Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Qophindlela Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Qophindlela Secondary School, 1,624 compared with 606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Qophindlela Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Qophindlela Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 606; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Qophindlela Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qophindlela Secondary School, 1,486 compared with 606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Qophindlela Secondary School's 78.6%.
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
20563381 C Block, Ezakheni C, Ladysmith, 3381
Postal
Private Bag X20027, Ezakheni, 3381
Email
qophindlelass@kznschools.com
EMIS number
500253820

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qophindlela Secondary 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 Qophindlela Secondary School directly, on 0 or by email at QOPHINDLELASS@kznschools.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qophindlela Secondary 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 Qophindlela Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Qophindlela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.6% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Qophindlela Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Qophindlela Secondary School?
Qophindlela Secondary School reported 606 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Qophindlela Secondary School?
No. Qophindlela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Qophindlela Secondary School's matric results like?
Qophindlela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.6% since 2023.
Is Qophindlela Secondary School a public or private school?
Qophindlela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qophindlela Secondary School?
You can call 0 or email QOPHINDLELASS@kznschools.com. It is located at 20563381 C Block, Ezakheni C, Ladysmith, 3381.