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Zama High School

Public secondary school · Osizweni, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Ebuhleni circuit)

Welcome to Zama High School, a public secondary school serving Osizweni. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.8% pass rate.

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Zama High School is a public secondary school in Osizweni. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,203
Learners
42
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zama High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Zama High School entered 204 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317115791.8%
202417816693.3%
202520417786.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213235.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zama High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1368663.2%
Mathematical Literacy424197.6%
Physical Sciences504692.0%
Life Sciences10710194.4%
Accounting292482.8%
Business Studies12812496.9%
Economics2929100.0%
Geography13713497.8%
History4242100.0%
English First Additional Language178178100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how Zama High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zama High School, 2,071 compared with 1,203; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zama High School, 1,921 compared with 1,203; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Zama High School's 86.8%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Zama High School, 1,852 compared with 1,203; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Zama High School's 86.8%.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Zama High School's 1,203; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zama High School, 1,761 compared with 1,203; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Kwazulu Transport Depot, Osizwenzi Area, Osizweni, 2952
Postal
Private Bag X4030, Osizweni, 2952
Telephone
072 709 2678
Email
makhosazanemariah@gmail.com
EMIS number
500318126

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zama High 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 Zama High School directly, on 072 709 2678 or by email at makhosazanemariah@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zama High 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 Zama High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Zama High School's matric pass rate of 86.8% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Zama High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Zama High School?
Zama High School reported 1,203 learners and 42 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 Zama High School?
No. Zama High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zama High School's matric results like?
Zama High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.8%, in 2025. That's down from 91.8% in 2023.
Is Zama High School a public or private school?
Zama High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zama High School?
You can call 072 709 2678 or email makhosazanemariah@gmail.com. It is located at Kwazulu Transport Depot, Osizwenzi Area, Osizweni, 2952.