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Vusisizwe Independent School

Private combined school · Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ncotshane circuit)

In Pongola, Vusisizwe Independent School operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Vusisizwe Independent School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Vusisizwe Independent School is a private combined school serving families in and around Pongola. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,413
Learners
39
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Vusisizwe Independent School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vusisizwe Independent School entered 38 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.5% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231818100.0%
2024353394.3%
2025383489.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112533.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vusisizwe Independent School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics353394.3%
Physical Sciences353394.3%
Life Sciences3535100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1616100.0%
Accounting1919100.0%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Vusisizwe Independent School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is a similar size to Vusisizwe Independent School, with 1,799 learners against 1,413; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vusisizwe Independent School's 89.5%.
  • Dwaleni High School is a similar size to Vusisizwe Independent School, with 1,651 learners against 1,413; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Vusisizwe Independent School's 89.5%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vusisizwe Independent School, at 1,651 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89% against Vusisizwe Independent School's 89.5%).
  • Phumanyova High School sits in roughly the same size range as Vusisizwe Independent School, at 1,650 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vusisizwe Independent School's 89.5%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vusisizwe Independent School, at 1,650 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Vusisizwe Independent School's 89.5%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
28 Klasie Havenga Street Pongola Pongola 3170
Postal
P.o.box 2104, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
034 204 0207
Email
vusisizwe795@gmail.com
EMIS number
500403411

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vusisizwe Independent 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 Vusisizwe Independent School directly, on 034 204 0207 or by email at vusisizwe795@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vusisizwe Independent 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Vusisizwe Independent School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Vusisizwe Independent School's matric pass rate of 89.5% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Vusisizwe Independent School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Vusisizwe Independent School?
Vusisizwe Independent School reported 1,413 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Vusisizwe Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Vusisizwe Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Vusisizwe Independent School's matric results like?
Vusisizwe Independent School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.5%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Vusisizwe Independent School a public or private school?
Vusisizwe Independent School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Vusisizwe Independent School?
You can call 034 204 0207 or email vusisizwe795@gmail.com. It is located at 28 Klasie Havenga Street Pongola Pongola 3170.