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Ziphakamiseni High School

Public secondary school · Kilbarchan, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Masakhane circuit)

In Kilbarchan, Ziphakamiseni High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ziphakamiseni High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ziphakamiseni High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kilbarchan. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

927
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ziphakamiseni High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ziphakamiseni High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ziphakamiseni High School entered 314 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332525779.1%
202432827884.8%
202531426885.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213236.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ziphakamiseni High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16611468.7%
Mathematical Literacy16314689.6%
Physical Sciences14210171.1%
Life Sciences23018178.7%
Accounting705274.3%
Business Studies1029088.2%
Economics666497.0%
Geography25623692.2%
History12011192.5%
English First Additional Language329329100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

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

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ziphakamiseni High School, 2,071 compared with 927; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ziphakamiseni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ziphakamiseni High School, 1,921 compared with 927; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Ziphakamiseni High School's 85.4%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School teaches considerably more learners than Ziphakamiseni High School, 1,852 compared with 927; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Ziphakamiseni High School's 85.4%.
  • Esididini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,771 learners against Ziphakamiseni High School's 927; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ziphakamiseni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ziphakamiseni High School, 1,761 compared with 927; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ziphakamiseni 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
Kilbarchan Street, Kilbarchan, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
Private Bag X6608, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
071 805 0525
Email
ziphakamiseni.zhs@gmail.com
EMIS number
500300588

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ziphakamiseni 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 Ziphakamiseni High School directly, on 071 805 0525 or by email at ziphakamiseni.zhs@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ziphakamiseni 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 Ziphakamiseni High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Ziphakamiseni High School's matric pass rate of 85.4% 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 Ziphakamiseni High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Ziphakamiseni High School?
Ziphakamiseni High School reported 927 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Ziphakamiseni High School?
Yes, Ziphakamiseni High 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 Ziphakamiseni High School's matric results like?
Ziphakamiseni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.4%, in 2025. That's up from 79.1% in 2023.
Is Ziphakamiseni High School a public or private school?
Ziphakamiseni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ziphakamiseni High School?
You can call 071 805 0525 or email ziphakamiseni.zhs@gmail.com. It is located at Kilbarchan Street, Kilbarchan, Newcastle, 2940.