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Vumani Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Entsikeni circuit)

Welcome to Vumani Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Harry Gwala district. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.2% pass rate.

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Vumani Secondary School is a public secondary school in Harry Gwala district. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

353
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vumani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 56 learners from Vumani Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233939100.0%
2024423788.1%
2025565598.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313427.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vumani Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9222.2%
Mathematical Literacy331854.5%
Agricultural Sciences423788.1%
Business Studies4242100.0%
Geography4242100.0%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Vumani Secondary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vumani Secondary School, 2,516 compared with 353; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.2% against Vumani Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vumani Secondary School, 1,797 compared with 353; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vumani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Vumani Secondary School, 1,559 compared with 353; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vumani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Vumani Secondary School's 353; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Vumani Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vumani Secondary School, 1,419 compared with 353; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vumani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Vumani Secondary School's 98.2%).
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
Umzimkhulu Riverside Mangeni Umzimkhulu 3297
Telephone
072 286 2895
Email
runxx74@gmail.com
EMIS number
500496836

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vumani 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 Vumani Secondary School directly, on 072 286 2895 or by email at runxx74@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vumani 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 Vumani Secondary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Vumani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.2% is lower than LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Vumani Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Vumani Secondary School?
Vumani Secondary School reported 353 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Vumani Secondary School?
No. Vumani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vumani Secondary School's matric results like?
Vumani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Vumani Secondary School a public or private school?
Vumani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vumani Secondary School?
You can call 072 286 2895 or email runxx74@gmail.com. It is located at Umzimkhulu Riverside Mangeni Umzimkhulu 3297.