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Ukuphumula Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mathambo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Nkande circuit)

Ukuphumula Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mathambo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.3%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ukuphumula Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mathambo, Ukuphumula Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

772
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ukuphumula Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 119 learners from Ukuphumula Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023666598.5%
20248888100.0%
202511911798.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212326.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ukuphumula Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics413585.4%
Mathematical Literacy4747100.0%
Physical Sciences4040100.0%
Life Sciences4040100.0%
Accounting292793.1%
Business Studies4848100.0%
Economics4848100.0%
Geography5959100.0%
English First Additional Language8888100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Ukuphumula Secondary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Ukuphumula Secondary School's 772; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ukuphumula Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Ukuphumula Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Ukuphumula Secondary School's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Ukuphumula Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ukuphumula Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 772; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ukuphumula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Ukuphumula Secondary School's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Ukuphumula Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ukuphumula Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Ukuphumula Secondary School's 98.3%.
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
Mathambo Area, Nquthu,
Postal
P.o.box 2858, Bloodriver, 3102
Telephone
087 527 0870
Email
ukuphumula@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500286602

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ukuphumula 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 Ukuphumula Secondary School directly, on 087 527 0870 or by email at ukuphumula@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ukuphumula 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 Ukuphumula Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Ukuphumula Secondary School's 98.3% 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 Ukuphumula Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Ukuphumula Secondary School?
Ukuphumula Secondary School reported 772 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Ukuphumula Secondary School?
No. Ukuphumula Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ukuphumula Secondary School's matric results like?
Ukuphumula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.5% since 2023.
Is Ukuphumula Secondary School a public or private school?
Ukuphumula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ukuphumula Secondary School?
You can call 087 527 0870 or email ukuphumula@yahoo.com. It is located at Mathambo Area, Nquthu,.