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Sakhelwe High School

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

Sakhelwe High School is a public secondary school based in Uthukela district. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.5% pass rate.

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

In Uthukela district, Sakhelwe High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,392
Learners
50
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 155 matric candidates from Sakhelwe High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316714888.6%
202421518586.0%
202515513486.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211328.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sakhelwe High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics634063.5%
Mathematical Literacy15213387.5%
Physical Sciences462554.3%
Life Sciences1159582.6%
Accounting453271.1%
Business Studies1008989.0%
Economics454191.1%
Geography17015390.0%
History12411895.2%
English First Additional Language215215100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Sakhelwe High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sakhelwe High School, at 1,940 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhelwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is a similar size to Sakhelwe High School, with 1,758 learners against 1,392; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sakhelwe High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Sakhelwe High School's 86.5%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School sits in roughly the same size range as Sakhelwe High School, at 1,624 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Sakhelwe High School's 86.5%.
  • Mpumelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Sakhelwe High School, at 1,528 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Sakhelwe High School's 86.5%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sakhelwe High School, at 1,486 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Sakhelwe High School's 86.5%.
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
1874 Ndlulamithi Street, Section E Ezakheni, Ladysmith, 3381
Postal
Private Bag X20016, Ezakheni, 3381
Telephone
062 852 5373
Email
sakhelwehighschool329@gmail.com
EMIS number
500257409

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sakhelwe 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 Sakhelwe High School directly, on 062 852 5373 or by email at sakhelwehighschool329@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sakhelwe 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 Sakhelwe High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Sakhelwe High School's matric pass rate of 86.5% 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 Sakhelwe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Sakhelwe High School?
Sakhelwe High School reported 1,392 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Sakhelwe High School?
No. Sakhelwe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sakhelwe High School's matric results like?
Sakhelwe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.6% since 2023.
Is Sakhelwe High School a public or private school?
Sakhelwe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sakhelwe High School?
You can call 062 852 5373 or email sakhelwehighschool329@gmail.com. It is located at 1874 Ndlulamithi Street, Section E Ezakheni, Ladysmith, 3381.