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Sahlumbe High School

Public secondary school · Sahlumbe Area, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Zwelisha circuit)

In Sahlumbe Area, Sahlumbe High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Sahlumbe High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sahlumbe Area. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,337
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sahlumbe High 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

Sahlumbe High School entered 133 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023776483.1%
20245353100.0%
2025133133100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211327.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sahlumbe High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9888.9%
Mathematical Literacy444397.7%
Physical Sciences88100.0%
Life Sciences1717100.0%
Geography5252100.0%
History3636100.0%
English First Additional Language5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Sahlumbe High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sahlumbe High School, 1,940 compared with 1,337; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sahlumbe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Sahlumbe High School, at 1,758 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sahlumbe High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.1% against Sahlumbe High School's 100%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is a similar size to Sahlumbe High School, with 1,624 learners against 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Sahlumbe High School's 100%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is a similar size to Sahlumbe High School, with 1,528 learners against 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Sahlumbe High School's 100%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is a similar size to Sahlumbe High School, with 1,486 learners against 1,337; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Sahlumbe High School's 100%.
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
Mthembu Tribal Authority, Mnambithi, Ladysmith, 3325
Postal
P.o.box 57, Weenen, 3325
Telephone
082 874 5127
Email
sahlumbehs@gmail.com
EMIS number
500257298

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sahlumbe 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 Sahlumbe High School directly, on 082 874 5127 or by email at sahlumbehs@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sahlumbe 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 Sahlumbe High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Sahlumbe High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL at 97.1%.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Sahlumbe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Sahlumbe High School?
Sahlumbe High School reported 1,337 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Sahlumbe High School?
No. Sahlumbe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sahlumbe High School's matric results like?
Sahlumbe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 83.1% in 2023.
Is Sahlumbe High School a public or private school?
Sahlumbe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sahlumbe High School?
You can call 082 874 5127 or email sahlumbehs@gmail.com. It is located at Mthembu Tribal Authority, Mnambithi, Ladysmith, 3325.