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Umbilo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Austerville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Kwakangela circuit)

Umbilo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Austerville. Its last matric group achieved a 87.3% pass rate.

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

In Austerville, Umbilo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,057
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umbilo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Umbilo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 158 matric candidates from Umbilo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315713485.4%
202413811986.2%
202515813887.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411432.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umbilo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 95.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393794.9%
Mathematical Literacy1019089.1%
Physical Sciences282175.0%
Life Sciences786482.1%
Accounting272074.1%
Business Studies615285.2%
Economics272488.9%
Geography635485.7%
History858195.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Umbilo Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Umbilo Secondary School's 1,057; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.2% against Umbilo Secondary School's 87.3%).
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Umbilo Secondary School's 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umbilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umbilo Secondary School, 1,912 compared with 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umbilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umbilo Secondary School, 1,897 compared with 1,057, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umbilo Secondary School, 1,887 compared with 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umbilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Corner Of Major Calvert And Assegai Crescent, Austerville, Durban, 4005
Postal
P.o.box 14229, Austerville, 4005
Telephone
031 468 6520
Website
umbilosecondary.com
Email
admin@umbilosecondary.com
EMIS number
500286972

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umbilo 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 Umbilo Secondary School directly, on 031 468 6520 or by email at admin@umbilosecondary.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umbilo 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 Umbilo Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Umbilo Secondary School's 87.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Umbilo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Umbilo Secondary School?
Umbilo Secondary School reported 1,057 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Umbilo Secondary School?
Yes, Umbilo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Umbilo Secondary School's matric results like?
Umbilo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.4% since 2023.
Is Umbilo Secondary School a public or private school?
Umbilo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umbilo Secondary School?
You can call 031 468 6520 or email admin@umbilosecondary.com. It is located at Corner Of Major Calvert And Assegai Crescent, Austerville, Durban, 4005.