Public secondary school · Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Mxenge circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Swelihle High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Umlazi, Swelihle High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Of the 69 learners from Swelihle High School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 55 | 94.8% |
| 2024 | 73 | 67 | 91.8% |
| 2025 | 69 | 66 | 95.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411430.
That year, Swelihle High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 15 | 46.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 41 | 20 | 48.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| Life Sciences | 60 | 38 | 63.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Business Studies | 25 | 20 | 80.0% |
| Economics | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 61 | 53 | 86.9% |
| History | 41 | 36 | 87.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 76 | 76 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Swelihle High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.