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Qulashe Combined School

Public combined school · Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Centocow circuit)

In Underberg, Qulashe Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.4%.

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

Qulashe Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Underberg. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

716
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qulashe Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Of the 34 learners from Qulashe Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292172.4%
2024332781.8%
2025342882.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313321.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Qulashe Combined School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13646.2%
Mathematical Literacy201995.0%
Physical Sciences13969.2%
Life Sciences332575.8%
Agricultural Sciences333090.9%
Geography2020100.0%
English First Additional Language3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Qulashe Combined School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qulashe Combined School, 2,516 compared with 716; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qulashe Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.2% against Qulashe Combined School's 82.4%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qulashe Combined School, 1,797 compared with 716; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qulashe Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Qulashe Combined School, 1,559 compared with 716, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Qulashe Combined School's 716; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qulashe Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.4% against Qulashe Combined School's 82.4%).
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Qulashe Combined School, 1,419 compared with 716; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Qulashe Combined School's 82.4%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3 D Underberg Road, Underberg,
Postal
P.o.box 176, Underberg, 3257
Telephone
082 488 5404
Email
sthemanezn@gmail.com
EMIS number
500254301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qulashe Combined 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 Qulashe Combined School directly, on 082 488 5404 or by email at sthemanezn@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qulashe Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Qulashe Combined School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Qulashe Combined School's matric pass rate of 82.4% is lower than LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Qulashe Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Qulashe Combined School?
Qulashe Combined School reported 716 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Qulashe Combined School?
No. Qulashe Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Qulashe Combined School's matric results like?
Qulashe Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's up from 72.4% in 2023.
Is Qulashe Combined School a public or private school?
Qulashe Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qulashe Combined School?
You can call 082 488 5404 or email sthemanezn@gmail.com. It is located at 3 D Underberg Road, Underberg,.