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Zakhe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwamashu Central circuit)

Welcome to Zakhe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kwamashu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.4%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Zakhe Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

1,292
Learners
45
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zakhe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Zakhe Secondary School entered 169 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317111667.8%
20241008989.0%
202516914686.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412342.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zakhe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics413175.6%
Mathematical Literacy675683.6%
Physical Sciences211466.7%
Life Sciences916874.7%
Accounting222090.9%
Business Studies686494.1%
Economics252496.0%
Geography504386.0%
History3333100.0%
English First Additional Language124124100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Zakhe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakhe Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 1,292; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Zakhe Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakhe Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 1,292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zakhe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Zakhe Secondary School's 1,292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zakhe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakhe Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 1,292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zakhe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zakhe Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 1,292; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Zakhe Secondary School's 86.4%.
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
1110 L Mpiselo Road, Kwamashu, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
Post Office, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
031 503 3007
Email
zakhesec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500298331

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zakhe 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 Zakhe Secondary School directly, on 031 503 3007 or by email at zakhesec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zakhe 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 Zakhe Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Zakhe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.4% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Zakhe Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Zakhe Secondary School?
Zakhe Secondary School reported 1,292 learners and 45 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 Zakhe Secondary School?
No. Zakhe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zakhe Secondary School's matric results like?
Zakhe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.4%, in 2025. That's up from 67.8% in 2023.
Is Zakhe Secondary School a public or private school?
Zakhe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zakhe Secondary School?
You can call 031 503 3007 or email zakhesec@gmail.com. It is located at 1110 L Mpiselo Road, Kwamashu, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360.