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Velangezwi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Lower Umvoti circuit)

Velangezwi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Maphumulo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.5%.

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

Located in Maphumulo, Velangezwi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

670
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Velangezwi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Velangezwi Secondary School entered 108 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023765065.8%
2024675988.1%
20251088881.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413239.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Velangezwi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 97%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241354.2%
Mathematical Literacy443170.5%
Physical Sciences23730.4%
Life Sciences231878.3%
Accounting151280.0%
Business Studies161275.0%
Economics161381.3%
Geography534483.0%
History292793.1%
English First Additional Language676597.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

5 other schools in Ilembe district, for comparison against Velangezwi Secondary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Velangezwi Secondary School's 670; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Velangezwi Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Velangezwi Secondary School's 670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velangezwi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Velangezwi Secondary School, 1,796 compared with 670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velangezwi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Velangezwi Secondary School, 1,793 compared with 670; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.6% against Velangezwi Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School teaches considerably more learners than Velangezwi Secondary School, 1,599 compared with 670; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Velangezwi Secondary School's 81.5%.
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
Emaqadini Tribal Authority, , Emaqadini, Maphumulo, 4470
Postal
P.o.box 494, Maphumulo, 4470
Telephone
071 657 4578
Email
velangezwisecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500291301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Velangezwi 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 Velangezwi Secondary School directly, on 071 657 4578 or by email at velangezwisecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Velangezwi 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 Velangezwi Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Velangezwi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.5% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Velangezwi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Velangezwi Secondary School?
Velangezwi Secondary School reported 670 learners and 23 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 Velangezwi Secondary School?
No. Velangezwi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Velangezwi Secondary School's matric results like?
Velangezwi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.5%, in 2025. That's up from 65.8% in 2023.
Is Velangezwi Secondary School a public or private school?
Velangezwi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Velangezwi Secondary School?
You can call 071 657 4578 or email velangezwisecondary@gmail.com. It is located at Emaqadini Tribal Authority, , Emaqadini, Maphumulo, 4470.