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Velabahleke High School

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

Velabahleke High School is a public secondary school in Po Umlazi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.6%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Velabahleke High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Po Umlazi, Velabahleke High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,692
Learners
58
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Velabahleke High School entered 283 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325425399.6%
2024283283100.0%
202528328299.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411436.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Velabahleke High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics28313447.3%
Physical Sciences989394.9%
Life Sciences16615191.0%
Accounting7777100.0%
Business Studies142142100.0%
Economics11711094.0%
Geography120120100.0%
History129129100.0%
English First Additional Language283283100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Velabahleke High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Velabahleke High School's 1,692; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Velabahleke High School's 99.6%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Velabahleke High School, at 1,964 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velabahleke High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is a similar size to Velabahleke High School, with 1,912 learners against 1,692; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velabahleke High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Velabahleke High School, with 1,897 learners against 1,692, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Velabahleke High School, at 1,887 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velabahleke 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
8 H Block, Umlazi, Durban, 4031
Postal
P.o.box 54879, Umlazi, 4031
Telephone
031 907 4351
Email
velabahlekehigh@gmail.com
EMIS number
500291079

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Velabahleke 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 Velabahleke High School directly, on 031 907 4351 or by email at velabahlekehigh@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Velabahleke 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 Velabahleke High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Velabahleke High School's 99.6% 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 Velabahleke High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Velabahleke High School?
Velabahleke High School reported 1,692 learners and 58 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 Velabahleke High School?
No. Velabahleke High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Velabahleke High School's matric results like?
Velabahleke High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.6% since 2023.
Is Velabahleke High School a public or private school?
Velabahleke High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Velabahleke High School?
You can call 031 907 4351 or email velabahlekehigh@gmail.com. It is located at 8 H Block, Umlazi, Durban, 4031.