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Umlazi Senior Secondary School

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

Umlazi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Umlazi. Its last matric group achieved a 94.9% pass rate.

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

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

1,386
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umlazi Senior Secondary 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 Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 257 learners from Umlazi Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323120387.9%
202424122191.7%
202525724494.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411435.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umlazi Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics584577.6%
Mathematical Literacy18412869.6%
Physical Sciences442863.6%
Life Sciences595084.7%
Agricultural Sciences262492.3%
Accounting292896.6%
Business Studies302893.3%
Economics171694.1%
Geography575596.5%
History12111796.7%
English First Additional Language24324299.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Umlazi Senior Secondary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Umlazi Senior Secondary School's 1,386; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Umlazi Senior Secondary School's 94.9%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Umlazi Senior Secondary School's 1,386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is a similar size to Umlazi Senior Secondary School, with 1,912 learners against 1,386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Umlazi Senior Secondary School, with 1,897 learners against 1,386, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Umlazi Senior Secondary School, at 1,887 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umlazi Senior Secondary 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
1314 V Block, Umlazi, Durban, 4066
Postal
P.o.box 36792, Ntokozweni, 4066
Telephone
031 919 2012
Email
umlazihighschool@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500288341

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umlazi Senior 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 Umlazi Senior Secondary School directly, on 031 919 2012 or by email at umlazihighschool@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umlazi Senior Secondary 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 Senior Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Umlazi Senior Secondary School's 94.9% 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 Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Umlazi Senior Secondary School?
Umlazi Senior Secondary School reported 1,386 learners and 47 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 Umlazi Senior Secondary School?
Yes, Umlazi Senior 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 Umlazi Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Umlazi Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.9%, in 2025. That's up from 87.9% in 2023.
Is Umlazi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Umlazi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umlazi Senior Secondary School?
You can call 031 919 2012 or email umlazihighschool@yahoo.com. It is located at 1314 V Block, Umlazi, Durban, 4066.