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Umdlamfe High School

Public secondary school · Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit)

Umdlamfe High School is a public secondary school based in Esikhawini. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.7% pass rate.

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

In Esikhawini, Umdlamfe High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,414
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umdlamfe High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Umdlamfe High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 132 matric candidates from Umdlamfe High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314913187.9%
202416113986.3%
202513212997.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113232.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umdlamfe High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics423276.2%
Mathematical Literacy12010385.8%
Physical Sciences191578.9%
Life Sciences986970.4%
Agricultural Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting261869.2%
Business Studies635079.4%
Economics262492.3%
Geography998989.9%
History373594.6%
English First Additional Language162162100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Umdlamfe High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umdlamfe High School, 2,365 compared with 1,414; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Umdlamfe High School's 97.7%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Umdlamfe High School's 1,414; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umdlamfe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is a similar size to Umdlamfe High School, with 1,929 learners against 1,414; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Umdlamfe High School's 97.7%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Umdlamfe High School, at 1,763 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umdlamfe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is a similar size to Umdlamfe High School, with 1,742 learners against 1,414; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umdlamfe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
1520 J Cetshwayo Street, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X8510, Esikhawini, 3887
Telephone
035 796 0014
Email
umdlamfe-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500287157

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umdlamfe 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 Umdlamfe High School directly, on 035 796 0014 or by email at umdlamfe-hs@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umdlamfe 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 Umdlamfe High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Umdlamfe High School's matric pass rate of 97.7% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Umdlamfe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Umdlamfe High School?
Umdlamfe High School reported 1,414 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Umdlamfe High School?
Yes, Umdlamfe High 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 Umdlamfe High School's matric results like?
Umdlamfe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. That's up from 87.9% in 2023.
Is Umdlamfe High School a public or private school?
Umdlamfe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umdlamfe High School?
You can call 035 796 0014 or email umdlamfe-hs@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 1520 J Cetshwayo Street, Esikhawini, 3887.