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Umkhumbi High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Mafa circuit)

In Umlazi district, Umkhumbi High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Umkhumbi High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Umkhumbi High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Umlazi district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

947
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Umkhumbi High 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 Umkhumbi High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 88 matric candidates from Umkhumbi High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234242100.0%
2024908594.4%
2025888697.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411338.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Umkhumbi High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics99100.0%
Mathematical Literacy815972.8%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences1010100.0%
Accounting171164.7%
Business Studies826680.5%
Economics483266.7%
Geography121191.7%
History363391.7%
English First Additional Language9999100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Umkhumbi High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Umkhumbi High School, 2,782 compared with 947; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Umkhumbi High School's 97.7%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umkhumbi High School, 1,964 compared with 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkhumbi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Umkhumbi High School's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkhumbi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Umkhumbi High School's 947, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Umkhumbi High School's 947; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkhumbi High 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
Site, Kwamakhutha, Durban, 4125
Postal
P.o.box 649, Amanzimtoti, 4125
Email
cpwemcmango@gmail.com
EMIS number
500288008

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umkhumbi 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 Umkhumbi High School directly, on 0 or by email at cpwemcmango@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umkhumbi High 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 Umkhumbi High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Umkhumbi High School's 97.7% 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 Umkhumbi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Umkhumbi High School?
Umkhumbi High School reported 947 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Umkhumbi High School?
Yes, Umkhumbi 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 Umkhumbi High School's matric results like?
Umkhumbi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Umkhumbi High School a public or private school?
Umkhumbi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umkhumbi High School?
You can call 0 or email cpwemcmango@gmail.com. It is located at Site, Kwamakhutha, Durban, 4125.