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Umfolozi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Langkraans, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Umfolozi circuit)

Welcome to Umfolozi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Langkraans. Its last matric group achieved a 95.7% pass rate.

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Umfolozi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Langkraans. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

721
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Umfolozi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Umfolozi Secondary School entered 69 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236969100.0%
20245656100.0%
2025696695.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112152.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Umfolozi Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics212095.2%
Mathematical Literacy424095.2%
Physical Sciences232087.0%
Life Sciences232191.3%
Business Studies403997.5%
Economics373594.6%
Geography2323100.0%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Umfolozi Secondary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Umfolozi Secondary School's 721; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umfolozi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Umfolozi Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Umfolozi Secondary School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Umfolozi Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umfolozi Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Umfolozi Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Umfolozi Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Umfolozi Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Umfolozi Secondary School's 721; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Umfolozi Secondary School's 95.7%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
274 P-Mnyati Area, Vryheid,
Postal
P.o.box 74, Langkrans, 3114
Telephone
081 802 7712
Email
umfolozi-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500287268

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umfolozi 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 Umfolozi Secondary School directly, on 081 802 7712 or by email at umfolozi-ss@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umfolozi Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Umfolozi Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Umfolozi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.7% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Umfolozi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Umfolozi Secondary School?
Umfolozi Secondary School reported 721 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Umfolozi Secondary School?
No. Umfolozi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Umfolozi Secondary School's matric results like?
Umfolozi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Umfolozi Secondary School a public or private school?
Umfolozi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umfolozi Secondary School?
You can call 081 802 7712 or email umfolozi-ss@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 274 P-Mnyati Area, Vryheid,.