Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / KwaZulu-Natal / Harry Gwala / Ukuthula High School

Ukuthula High School

Public secondary school · Ward 5 Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Jolivet circuit)

Ukuthula High School is a public secondary school based in Ward 5 Harry Gwala. Its last matric group achieved a 83.3% pass rate.

Is any information about Ukuthula High School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ukuthula High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ward 5 Harry Gwala, Ukuthula High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

128
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ukuthula High School entered 24 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.3% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201575.0%
2024161593.8%
2025242083.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313123.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ukuthula High School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy161593.8%
Business Studies161487.5%
Economics161487.5%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Harry Gwala district with Ukuthula High School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Ukuthula High School's 128; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.2% against Ukuthula High School's 83.3%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Ukuthula High School's 128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ukuthula High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Ukuthula High School's 128; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ukuthula High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Ukuthula High School, 1,499 compared with 128; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.4% against Ukuthula High School's 83.3%).
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Ukuthula High School's 128; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ukuthula High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ukuthula High School's 83.3%.
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
Isangcwaba Road, Isangcwaba Location, Ixopo, 4206
Postal
P.o.box 52604, Sangwbaba, 4206
Telephone
039 835 1002
Email
ukuthula-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500286676

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Message the school

Contact Ukuthula High School

Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ukuthula High 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 Ukuthula High School directly, on 039 835 1002 or by email at UKUTHULA-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ukuthula High 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 Ukuthula High School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Ukuthula High School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Ukuthula High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Ukuthula High School?
Ukuthula High School reported 128 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Ukuthula High School?
No. Ukuthula High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ukuthula High School's matric results like?
Ukuthula High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 75% in 2023.
Is Ukuthula High School a public or private school?
Ukuthula High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ukuthula High School?
You can call 039 835 1002 or email UKUTHULA-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Isangcwaba Road, Isangcwaba Location, Ixopo, 4206.