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Umlazi Commercial High School

Public secondary school · Mangosuthu Highway, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Isipingo circuit)

Umlazi Commercial High School is a public secondary school in Mangosuthu Highway. Its last matric group achieved a 96.9% pass rate.

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Located in Mangosuthu Highway, Umlazi Commercial High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,032
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umlazi Commercial High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Umlazi Commercial High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 131 learners from Umlazi Commercial High School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310710295.3%
202415514794.8%
202513112796.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411433.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umlazi Commercial High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics735676.7%
Mathematical Literacy828198.8%
Physical Sciences383078.9%
Life Sciences444090.9%
Accounting11310189.4%
Business Studies11811799.2%
Economics1129988.4%
English First Additional Language156156100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

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

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Umlazi Commercial High School's 1,032; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Umlazi Commercial High School's 96.9%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Umlazi Commercial High School's 1,032; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlazi Commercial High School, 1,912 compared with 1,032; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlazi Commercial High School, 1,897 compared with 1,032, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlazi Commercial High School, 1,887 compared with 1,032; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1424 Mangosuthu Highway, Umlazi, Durban, 4110
Postal
Private Bag X03, Isipingo, 4110
Telephone
031 907 3575
Email
dnkanyiso18@gmail.com
EMIS number
500288230

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umlazi Commercial 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 Umlazi Commercial High School directly, on 031 907 3575 or by email at dnkanyiso18@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umlazi Commercial High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Umlazi Commercial High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Umlazi Commercial High School's 96.9% 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 Umlazi Commercial High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Umlazi Commercial High School?
Umlazi Commercial High School reported 1,032 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Umlazi Commercial High School?
Yes, Umlazi Commercial 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 Umlazi Commercial High School's matric results like?
Umlazi Commercial High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.3% since 2023.
Is Umlazi Commercial High School a public or private school?
Umlazi Commercial High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umlazi Commercial High School?
You can call 031 907 3575 or email dnkanyiso18@gmail.com. It is located at 1424 Mangosuthu Highway, Umlazi, Durban, 4110.