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Zb Kunene Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kanyamazane, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Zb Kunene Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kanyamazane. Its most recent matric class posted a 64.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zb Kunene Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kanyamazane, Zb Kunene Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

893
Learners
22
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Zb Kunene Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Zb Kunene Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 154 matric candidates from Zb Kunene Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 64.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314310170.6%
202415312783.0%
202515410064.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zb Kunene Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics392769.2%
Mathematical Literacy11410592.1%
Physical Sciences373081.1%
Life Sciences13710375.2%
Agricultural Sciences1058681.9%
Accounting171694.1%
Business Studies484185.4%
Economics161487.5%
Geography998989.9%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Zb Kunene Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zb Kunene Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 893; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 893; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (63.2% against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 64.9%).
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 893; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zb Kunene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zb Kunene Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 893; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zb Kunene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zb Kunene Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 893; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 64.9%.

Kanyamazane

And within Kanyamazane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 893; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zb Kunene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sitintile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,443 learners against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 893; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75% against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Vulamasango Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 893; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zb Kunene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Somcuba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zb Kunene Secondary School, 1,417 compared with 893; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zb Kunene Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,391 learners against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 893; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Zb Kunene Secondary School's 64.9%.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2233 Kanyamazane West, Kanyamazane, Kanyamazane, 1214
Postal
Po Box 1506 Kanyamazane Kanyamazane 1214
Telephone
072 372 2746
Website
tasekasi.co.za
EMIS number
800025684

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zb Kunene 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 Zb Kunene Secondary School directly, on 072 372 2746, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zb Kunene Secondary 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Zb Kunene Secondary School the best school in Kanyamazane?
On the numbers that are published, Zb Kunene Secondary School's matric pass rate of 64.9% is lower than HILLARIA MTHETHWA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kanyamazane besides Zb Kunene Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kanyamazane, including Lekazi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zb Kunene Secondary School?
Zb Kunene Secondary School reported 893 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Zb Kunene Secondary School?
Yes, Zb Kunene Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Zb Kunene Secondary School's matric results like?
Zb Kunene Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.9%, in 2025. That's down from 70.6% in 2023.
Is Zb Kunene Secondary School a public or private school?
Zb Kunene Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zb Kunene Secondary School?
You can call 072 372 2746. It is located at 2233 Kanyamazane West, Kanyamazane, Kanyamazane, 1214.
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