Public secondary school · Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Entumeni circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Yamela Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Eshowe, Yamela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
Yamela Secondary School entered 86 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | 58 | 82.9% |
| 2024 | 93 | 77 | 82.8% |
| 2025 | 86 | 71 | 82.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113138.
That year, Yamela Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 97.9%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 11 | 64.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 77 | 57 | 74.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 13 | 76.5% |
| Life Sciences | 32 | 26 | 81.3% |
| Geography | 94 | 73 | 77.7% |
| History | 78 | 67 | 85.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 96 | 94 | 97.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Yamela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.