Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ntambanana circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Zakhekahle Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in King Cetshwayo district, Zakhekahle Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Of the 67 learners from Zakhekahle Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 73.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 45 | 66.2% |
| 2024 | 58 | 37 | 63.8% |
| 2025 | 67 | 49 | 73.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113474.
That year, Zakhekahle Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 53 | 36 | 67.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 58 | 21 | 36.2% |
| Business Studies | 66 | 42 | 63.6% |
| History | 66 | 50 | 75.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 98 | 93 | 94.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Zakhekahle Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.