Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Mthunzini circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Uphindo High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Uphindo High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around King Cetshwayo district. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Uphindo High School entered 38 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 52 | 96.3% |
| 2024 | 46 | 26 | 56.5% |
| 2025 | 38 | 28 | 73.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113233.
Uphindo High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 34 | 27 | 79.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Life Sciences | 46 | 20 | 43.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 46 | 34 | 73.9% |
| History | 34 | 29 | 85.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Uphindo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.