Public secondary school · Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Obuka circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Sitheku High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Melmoth, Sitheku High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 21 matric candidates from Sitheku High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 14 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 31 | 28 | 90.3% |
| 2025 | 21 | 15 | 71.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113463.
That year, Sitheku High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 6 | 60.0% |
| Life Sciences | 31 | 21 | 67.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Geography | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| History | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Sitheku High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.