Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Ezakheni circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 167 | 148 | 88.6% |
| 2024 | 215 | 185 | 86.0% |
| 2025 | 155 | 134 | 86.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211328.
That year, Sakhelwe High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 63 | 40 | 63.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 152 | 133 | 87.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 46 | 25 | 54.3% |
| Life Sciences | 115 | 95 | 82.6% |
| Accounting | 45 | 32 | 71.1% |
| Business Studies | 100 | 89 | 89.0% |
| Economics | 45 | 41 | 91.1% |
| Geography | 170 | 153 | 90.0% |
| History | 124 | 118 | 95.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 215 | 215 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Sakhelwe High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.