Public secondary school · Chesterville Extension 1, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Umkhumbane Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Umkhumbane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Chesterville Extension 1. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 147 | 144 | 98.0% |
| 2024 | 211 | 210 | 99.5% |
| 2025 | 173 | 173 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411207.
Umkhumbane Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 42 | 29 | 69.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 169 | 160 | 94.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 40 | 26 | 65.0% |
| Life Sciences | 173 | 161 | 93.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 54 | 53 | 98.1% |
| Accounting | 39 | 27 | 69.2% |
| Business Studies | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 173 | 169 | 97.7% |
| History | 79 | 79 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 212 | 212 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.