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Umzinto Secondary School

Public secondary school · Umzinto, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umdoni circuit)

Welcome to Umzinto Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Umzinto. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.5% pass rate.

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Umzinto Secondary School is a public secondary school in Umzinto. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,258
Learners
48
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, Umzinto 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 Umzinto Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Umzinto Secondary School entered 200 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.5% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320517484.9%
202420817584.1%
202520016984.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312327.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Umzinto Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 92.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics734257.5%
Mathematical Literacy13512290.4%
Physical Sciences544175.9%
Life Sciences14910671.1%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies443477.3%
Geography12311492.7%
History716591.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Umzinto Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is a similar size to Umzinto Secondary School, with 1,710 learners against 1,258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzinto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Umzinto Secondary School, at 1,673 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Umzinto Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is a similar size to Umzinto Secondary School, with 1,612 learners against 1,258; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Umzinto Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Luthuli High School sits in roughly the same size range as Umzinto Secondary School, at 1,592 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.6% against Umzinto Secondary School's 84.5%).
  • Ntaba Primary School is a similar size to Umzinto Secondary School, with 1,550 learners against 1,258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Umzinto 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
Park Rynie Road, Umzinto, 4200
Postal
P.o.box 49, Umzinto, 4200
Telephone
039 974 1115
Email
umzintosecondaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500289562

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umzinto 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 Umzinto Secondary School directly, on 039 974 1115 or by email at umzintosecondaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umzinto 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 Umzinto Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Umzinto Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.5% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Umzinto Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Umzinto Secondary School?
Umzinto Secondary School reported 1,258 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Umzinto Secondary School?
Yes, Umzinto 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 Umzinto Secondary School's matric results like?
Umzinto Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.9% since 2023.
Is Umzinto Secondary School a public or private school?
Umzinto Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umzinto Secondary School?
You can call 039 974 1115 or email umzintosecondaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Park Rynie Road, Umzinto, 4200.