Public secondary school · Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwamashu Central circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zeph Dhlomo High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Kwamashu, Zeph Dhlomo High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Zeph Dhlomo High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 84 | 97.7% |
| 2024 | 115 | 113 | 98.3% |
| 2025 | 123 | 118 | 95.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412343.
That year, Zeph Dhlomo High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 105 | 103 | 98.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Life Sciences | 58 | 51 | 87.9% |
| Accounting | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 78 | 73 | 93.6% |
| Economics | 32 | 31 | 96.9% |
| Geography | 41 | 39 | 95.1% |
| History | 74 | 74 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 119 | 119 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Zeph Dhlomo High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.