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Umlazi Comtech High School

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

Umlazi Comtech High School is a public secondary school based in Umlazi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.4%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Umlazi Comtech High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umlazi, Umlazi Comtech High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,281
Learners
52
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umlazi Comtech 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 Comtech 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 236 learners from Umlazi Comtech High School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322119487.8%
202421119994.3%
202523621189.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411434.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umlazi Comtech High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1716236.3%
Mathematical Literacy141071.4%
Physical Sciences1298263.6%
Life Sciences968588.5%
Agricultural Sciences343191.2%
Accounting2626100.0%
Business Studies272074.1%
Economics423992.9%
Geography413585.4%
History1414100.0%
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 Umlazi Comtech High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Umlazi Comtech High School's 1,281; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Umlazi Comtech High School's 89.4%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Umlazi Comtech High School's 1,281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Comtech High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlazi Comtech High School, 1,912 compared with 1,281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Comtech High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlazi Comtech High School, 1,897 compared with 1,281, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlazi Comtech High School, 1,887 compared with 1,281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Comtech 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
1521 S Mangosuthu Highway, Durban Umlazi, Durban, 4060
Postal
Private Bag X20, Mobeni, 4060
Telephone
031 906 2808
Website
umlazicomtech.co.za
Email
info@umlazicomtech.co.za
EMIS number
500288267

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umlazi Comtech 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 Comtech High School directly, on 031 906 2808 or by email at info@umlazicomtech.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umlazi Comtech 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 Comtech High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Umlazi Comtech High School's 89.4% 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 Comtech High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Umlazi Comtech High School?
Umlazi Comtech High School reported 1,281 learners and 52 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 Umlazi Comtech High School?
Yes, Umlazi Comtech 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 Comtech High School's matric results like?
Umlazi Comtech High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.8% since 2023.
Is Umlazi Comtech High School a public or private school?
Umlazi Comtech High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umlazi Comtech High School?
You can call 031 906 2808 or email info@umlazicomtech.co.za. It is located at 1521 S Mangosuthu Highway, Durban Umlazi, Durban, 4060.