Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Keate's Drift circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sinothando Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umzinyathi district, Sinothando Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Sinothando Secondary School entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.4% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 20 | 90.9% |
| 2024 | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
| 2025 | 73 | 66 | 90.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212255.
That year, Sinothando Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 37 | 29 | 78.4% |
| Business Studies | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
| Economics | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sinothando Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.