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Umqhele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kranskloof circuit)

Umqhele Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Clermont. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.6%.

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

In Clermont, Umqhele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,352
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Umqhele Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 207 matric candidates from Umqhele Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314613089.0%
202416714083.8%
202520716981.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412130.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umqhele Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211885.7%
Mathematical Literacy1476846.3%
Physical Sciences161487.5%
Life Sciences252080.0%
Agricultural Sciences252288.0%
Accounting15746.7%
Business Studies676292.5%
Economics171694.1%
Geography483470.8%
History504998.0%
English First Additional Language16816598.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Umqhele Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Umqhele Secondary School's 1,352; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Umqhele Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Umqhele Secondary School's 1,352; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umqhele Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 1,352; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Umqhele Secondary School's 1,352; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umqhele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Umqhele Secondary School's 1,352; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.7% against Umqhele Secondary School's 81.6%).
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
2535 Thirtyfirst Avenue, Clermont, Durban, 3602
Postal
P.o.box 240, Clernaville, 3602
Telephone
083 321 8807
Email
umqhelesecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500288748

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umqhele 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 Umqhele Secondary School directly, on 083 321 8807 or by email at umqhelesecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umqhele 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 Umqhele Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Umqhele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.6% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Umqhele Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Umqhele Secondary School?
Umqhele Secondary School reported 1,352 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Umqhele Secondary School?
No. Umqhele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Umqhele Secondary School's matric results like?
Umqhele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.6%, in 2025. That's down from 89% in 2023.
Is Umqhele Secondary School a public or private school?
Umqhele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umqhele Secondary School?
You can call 083 321 8807 or email umqhelesecondary@gmail.com. It is located at 2535 Thirtyfirst Avenue, Clermont, Durban, 3602.