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Velaphi High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Pomeroy circuit)

Velaphi High School is a public secondary school based in Umzinyathi district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

In Umzinyathi district, Velaphi High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

565
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Velaphi High School entered 68 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231212100.0%
2024252288.0%
20256868100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212236.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Velaphi High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251248.0%
Physical Sciences99100.0%
Life Sciences151280.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics161487.5%
Geography2525100.0%
English First Additional Language2525100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Velaphi High School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Velaphi High School's 565; is a public combined school, a different phase than Velaphi High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Velaphi High School's 100%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Velaphi High School's 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Velaphi High School's 100%.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Velaphi High School, 1,513 compared with 565; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velaphi High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Velaphi High School's 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Velaphi High School's 100%.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Velaphi High School, 1,348 compared with 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Velaphi High School's 100%.
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
Emzweni Kwabhaza Evelaphi, Emzweni, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
P.o.box 37, Tugelaferry, 3010
Telephone
078 786 5435
Email
velaphihigh6@gmail.com
EMIS number
500291412

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Velaphi 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 Velaphi High School directly, on 078 786 5435 or by email at velaphihigh6@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Velaphi 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 Velaphi High School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Velaphi High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Velaphi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Velaphi High School?
Velaphi High School reported 565 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 71 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 Velaphi High School?
No. Velaphi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Velaphi High School's matric results like?
Velaphi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Velaphi High School a public or private school?
Velaphi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Velaphi High School?
You can call 078 786 5435 or email velaphihigh6@gmail.com. It is located at Emzweni Kwabhaza Evelaphi, Emzweni, Tugela Ferry, 3010.