Public secondary school · Emphalwini, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ntolwane circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Sizwesonke High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Emphalwini, Sizwesonke High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Sizwesonke High School entered 25 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 52% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 14 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 20 | 10 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | 25 | 13 | 52.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113344.
That year, Sizwesonke High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 12 | 8 | 66.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Life Sciences | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| Accounting | 14 | 5 | 35.7% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Economics | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sizwesonke High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.