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Springlake Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Mkhonjane circuit)

Springlake Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nquthu. Its last matric group achieved a 99.2% pass rate.

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Located in Nquthu, Springlake Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

881
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Springlake Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Springlake Secondary School entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311110392.8%
2024959498.9%
202512512499.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212119.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Springlake Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3030100.0%
Mathematical Literacy727198.6%
Physical Sciences302480.0%
Life Sciences3939100.0%
Agricultural Sciences423890.5%
Accounting3636100.0%
Business Studies727198.6%
Economics363288.9%
Geography817693.8%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Springlake Secondary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Springlake Secondary School's 881; is a public combined school, a different phase than Springlake Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Springlake Secondary School's 99.2%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Springlake Secondary School's 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Springlake Secondary School's 99.2%.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Springlake Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 881; is a public primary school, a different phase than Springlake Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Springlake Secondary School's 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Springlake Secondary School's 99.2%.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springlake Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 881; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Springlake Secondary School's 99.2%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hlathi Dam Area, Hlathidam Area, Nquthu, 3135
Postal
Private Bag X5549, Nquthu, 3135
Telephone
082 676 0397
Email
springlake-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500274688

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Springlake Secondary 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 Springlake Secondary School directly, on 082 676 0397 or by email at SPRINGLAKE-ss@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Springlake Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Springlake Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Springlake Secondary School's 99.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Springlake Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Springlake Secondary School?
Springlake Secondary School reported 881 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Springlake Secondary School?
No. Springlake Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Springlake Secondary School's matric results like?
Springlake Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. That's up from 92.8% in 2023.
Is Springlake Secondary School a public or private school?
Springlake Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Springlake Secondary School?
You can call 082 676 0397 or email SPRINGLAKE-ss@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Hlathi Dam Area, Hlathidam Area, Nquthu, 3135.