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Sakhisizwe High School

Public secondary school · Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Lower Umvoti circuit)

Welcome to Sakhisizwe High School, a public secondary school serving Maphumulo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.7%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sakhisizwe High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sakhisizwe High School is a public secondary school in Maphumulo. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

704
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sakhisizwe 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

Sakhisizwe High School entered 97 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023887585.2%
2024998787.9%
2025978890.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413229.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sakhisizwe High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1414100.0%
Mathematical Literacy854451.8%
Physical Sciences141178.6%
Life Sciences1414100.0%
Business Studies493979.6%
Geography141392.9%
History363391.7%
English First Additional Language9999100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

Here is how Sakhisizwe High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ilembe district.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhisizwe High School, 2,690 compared with 704; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Sakhisizwe High School's 90.7%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhisizwe High School, 1,889 compared with 704; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhisizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Sakhisizwe High School's 704; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhisizwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Sakhisizwe High School's 704; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.6% against Sakhisizwe High School's 90.7%).
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Sakhisizwe High School's 704; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Sakhisizwe High School's 90.7%.
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
Mthandeni Ekhabane Area, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4450
Postal
Private Bag X10617, Stanger, 4450
Telephone
083 239 2525
Email
sakhisizwehigh133@gmail.com
EMIS number
500257594

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sakhisizwe 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 Sakhisizwe High School directly, on 083 239 2525 or by email at sakhisizwehigh133@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sakhisizwe 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 Sakhisizwe High School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Sakhisizwe High School's matric pass rate of 90.7% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Sakhisizwe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Sakhisizwe High School?
Sakhisizwe High School reported 704 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sakhisizwe High School?
No. Sakhisizwe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sakhisizwe High School's matric results like?
Sakhisizwe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.7%, in 2025. That's up from 85.2% in 2023.
Is Sakhisizwe High School a public or private school?
Sakhisizwe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sakhisizwe High School?
You can call 083 239 2525 or email sakhisizwehigh133@gmail.com. It is located at Mthandeni Ekhabane Area, Maphumulo, Stanger, 4450.