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Umkomaas Secondary School

Public secondary school · Roseneath, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Amanzimtoti circuit)

In Roseneath, Umkomaas Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.3%.

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

Umkomaas Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Roseneath. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,189
Learners
47
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, Umkomaas 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 Umkomaas Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 192 matric candidates from Umkomaas Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322315368.6%
202418315082.0%
202519216083.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411339.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Umkomaas Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 95.1% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453066.7%
Mathematical Literacy14111984.4%
Physical Sciences392769.2%
Life Sciences1167564.7%
Accounting181372.2%
Business Studies191157.9%
Geography1009090.0%
History14213595.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Umkomaas Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Umkomaas Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 1,189; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Umkomaas Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umkomaas Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 1,189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkomaas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Umkomaas Secondary School's 1,189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkomaas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Umkomaas Secondary School's 1,189, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Umkomaas Secondary School's 1,189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umkomaas 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
Old Main Roseneath Road, Craigieburn, Umkomaas, 4170
Postal
Private Bag X1029, Umkomaas, 4170
Telephone
039 979 5271
Email
umksecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500288119

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umkomaas 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 Umkomaas Secondary School directly, on 039 979 5271 or by email at umksecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umkomaas 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 Umkomaas Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Umkomaas Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Umkomaas Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Umkomaas Secondary School?
Umkomaas Secondary School reported 1,189 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Umkomaas Secondary School?
Yes, Umkomaas 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 Umkomaas Secondary School's matric results like?
Umkomaas Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 68.6% in 2023.
Is Umkomaas Secondary School a public or private school?
Umkomaas Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umkomaas Secondary School?
You can call 039 979 5271 or email umksecondary@gmail.com. It is located at Old Main Roseneath Road, Craigieburn, Umkomaas, 4170.