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Umkhumbane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Chesterville Extension 1, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)

Welcome to Umkhumbane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Chesterville Extension 1. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Umkhumbane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Chesterville Extension 1. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,194
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Umkhumbane Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Umkhumbane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 173 learners from Umkhumbane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314714498.0%
202421121099.5%
2025173173100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411207.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Umkhumbane Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics422969.0%
Mathematical Literacy16916094.7%
Physical Sciences402665.0%
Life Sciences17316193.1%
Agricultural Sciences545398.1%
Accounting392769.2%
Business Studies3939100.0%
Economics3939100.0%
Geography17316997.7%
History7979100.0%
English First Additional Language212212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Umkhumbane Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Umkhumbane Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,194; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Umkhumbane Secondary School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umkhumbane Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 1,194; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkhumbane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Umkhumbane Secondary School's 1,194; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkhumbane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Umkhumbane Secondary School's 1,194, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Umkhumbane Secondary School's 1,194; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkhumbane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
82 Dennis Shepstone Road, Chestville Extention, Durban, 4058
Postal
P.o.box 30511, Mayville, 4058
Telephone
031 264 1744
Email
chestervilleext.sec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500342657

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umkhumbane 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 Umkhumbane Secondary School directly, on 031 264 1744 or by email at chestervilleext.sec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umkhumbane 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 Umkhumbane Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Umkhumbane Secondary School's 100% 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 Umkhumbane Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Umkhumbane Secondary School?
Umkhumbane Secondary School reported 1,194 learners and 35 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 Umkhumbane Secondary School?
Yes, Umkhumbane 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 Umkhumbane Secondary School's matric results like?
Umkhumbane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98% since 2023.
Is Umkhumbane Secondary School a public or private school?
Umkhumbane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umkhumbane Secondary School?
You can call 031 264 1744 or email chestervilleext.sec@gmail.com. It is located at 82 Dennis Shepstone Road, Chestville Extention, Durban, 4058.