Public secondary school · Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Dukumbane circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Shumayela Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umlazi, Shumayela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Shumayela Secondary School entered 160 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 103 | 92.0% |
| 2024 | 151 | 150 | 99.3% |
| 2025 | 160 | 160 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411427.
That year, Shumayela Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 | 19 | 67.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 123 | 107 | 87.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 23 | 22 | 95.7% |
| Life Sciences | 86 | 77 | 89.5% |
| Business Studies | 46 | 37 | 80.4% |
| Geography | 73 | 63 | 86.3% |
| History | 128 | 125 | 97.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 151 | 151 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Shumayela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.