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Zankosheni High School

Public secondary school · Elandslaagte, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Elandslaagte circuit)

Welcome to Zankosheni High School, a public secondary school serving Elandslaagte. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90%.

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Zankosheni High School is a public secondary school in Elandslaagte. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

170
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zankosheni 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

Zankosheni High School entered 10 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023251768.0%
20241212100.0%
202510990.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211431.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zankosheni High School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1218.3%
Accounting121083.3%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Zankosheni High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zankosheni High School, 1,940 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zankosheni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Zankosheni High School, 1,758 compared with 170; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zankosheni High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Zankosheni High School's 90%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Zankosheni High School, 1,624 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.1% against Zankosheni High School's 90%).
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Zankosheni High School, 1,528 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Zankosheni High School's 90%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zankosheni High School, 1,486 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Zankosheni High School's 90%.
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
Ladysmith Elandslaagte, Lusitania, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 49, Landsmith, 3370
Telephone
063 399 7611
Email
zankosheni-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500299293

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zankosheni 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 Zankosheni High School directly, on 063 399 7611 or by email at ZANKOSHENI-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zankosheni 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 Zankosheni High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Zankosheni High School's matric pass rate of 90% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Zankosheni High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Zankosheni High School?
Zankosheni High School reported 170 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Zankosheni High School?
No. Zankosheni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zankosheni High School's matric results like?
Zankosheni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's up from 68% in 2023.
Is Zankosheni High School a public or private school?
Zankosheni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zankosheni High School?
You can call 063 399 7611 or email ZANKOSHENI-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Ladysmith Elandslaagte, Lusitania, Ladysmith, 3370.