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Wembezi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Wembezi, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Wembezi circuit)

Wembezi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Wembezi. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Wembezi, Wembezi Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

823
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 99 learners from Wembezi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231267962.7%
20241198470.6%
2025998484.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211232.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Wembezi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics281967.9%
Mathematical Literacy917178.0%
Physical Sciences272385.2%
Life Sciences1105247.3%
Accounting99100.0%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics99100.0%
Geography1108274.5%
History837792.8%
English First Additional Language119119100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Wembezi Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Wembezi Secondary School's 823; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wembezi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Wembezi Secondary School's 823; is a public combined school, a different phase than Wembezi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Wembezi Secondary School's 84.8%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Wembezi Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Wembezi Secondary School's 84.8%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Wembezi Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Wembezi Secondary School's 84.8%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Wembezi Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Wembezi Secondary School's 84.8%.
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
2294 Five Room Section, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310
Postal
P.o.box 1932, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
036 353 3918
Email
wembeziseconsary5@gmail.com
EMIS number
500295371

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wembezi 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 Wembezi Secondary School directly, on 036 353 3918 or by email at wembeziseconsary5@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wembezi 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 Wembezi Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Wembezi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.8% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Wembezi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Wembezi Secondary School?
Wembezi Secondary School reported 823 learners and 28 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 Wembezi Secondary School?
No. Wembezi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Wembezi Secondary School's matric results like?
Wembezi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.8%, in 2025. That's up from 62.7% in 2023.
Is Wembezi Secondary School a public or private school?
Wembezi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wembezi Secondary School?
You can call 036 353 3918 or email wembeziseconsary5@gmail.com. It is located at 2294 Five Room Section, Wembezi, Escourt, 3310.