Public secondary school · Kwalatha, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Bhambatha circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Umbonje High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Kwalatha, Umbonje High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Umbonje High School entered 92 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78 | 68 | 87.2% |
| 2024 | 82 | 65 | 79.3% |
| 2025 | 92 | 72 | 78.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212247.
That year, Umbonje High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 33 | 24 | 72.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 41 | 82.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 33 | 15 | 45.5% |
| Life Sciences | 83 | 62 | 74.7% |
| Business Studies | 32 | 29 | 90.6% |
| Geography | 50 | 43 | 86.0% |
| History | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 82 | 82 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Umbonje High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.