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Zakariyya Muslim School

Private combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Kwadukuza circuit)

Zakariyya Muslim School is a private combined school in Ilembe district. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.7% pass rate.

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

Located in Ilembe district, Zakariyya Muslim School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

461
Learners
37
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Zakariyya Muslim School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Zakariyya Muslim School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Zakariyya Muslim School entered 30 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023323196.9%
2024272488.9%
2025302996.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413136.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zakariyya Muslim School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1717100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1010100.0%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences2727100.0%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies141071.4%
Geography171694.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

Here is how Zakariyya Muslim School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ilembe district.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Zakariyya Muslim School's 461; 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 (98.3% against Zakariyya Muslim School's 96.7%).
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Zakariyya Muslim School's 461; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakariyya Muslim School, 1,796 compared with 461; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakariyya Muslim School, 1,793 compared with 461; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Zakariyya Muslim School's 96.7%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School teaches considerably more learners than Zakariyya Muslim School, 1,599 compared with 461; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Zakariyya Muslim School's 96.7%).
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
57 M Gandhi Street Cbd Stanger 4450
Postal
P.o.box 4770, Stanger, 4450
Telephone
032 552 1753
Email
zms@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500320642

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zakariyya Muslim 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 Zakariyya Muslim School directly, on 032 552 1753 or by email at zms@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zakariyya Muslim 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Zakariyya Muslim School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Zakariyya Muslim School's matric pass rate of 96.7% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Zakariyya Muslim School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Zakariyya Muslim School?
Zakariyya Muslim School reported 461 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Zakariyya Muslim School?
Yes. As a private school, Zakariyya Muslim 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 Zakariyya Muslim School's matric results like?
Zakariyya Muslim School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.9% since 2023.
Is Zakariyya Muslim School a public or private school?
Zakariyya Muslim School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Zakariyya Muslim School?
You can call 032 552 1753 or email zms@telkomsa.net. It is located at 57 M Gandhi Street Cbd Stanger 4450.