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Ziphozonke High School

Public secondary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Welcome to Ziphozonke High School, a public secondary school serving Empangeni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.9%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ziphozonke High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ziphozonke High School is a public secondary school in Empangeni. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

898
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ziphozonke High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

In 2025, 145 matric candidates from Ziphozonke High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313413298.5%
202412411895.2%
202514514297.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113475.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ziphozonke High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics573561.4%
Mathematical Literacy686595.6%
Physical Sciences574477.2%
Life Sciences564071.4%
Agricultural Sciences4545100.0%
Accounting322371.9%
Business Studies322887.5%
Economics3232100.0%
Geography928996.7%
History3535100.0%
English First Additional Language125125100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Ziphozonke High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Ziphozonke High School's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Ziphozonke High School's 97.9%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ziphozonke High School, 2,166 compared with 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ziphozonke High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Ziphozonke High School's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.7% against Ziphozonke High School's 97.9%).
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ziphozonke High School, 1,763 compared with 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ziphozonke High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ziphozonke High School, 1,742 compared with 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ziphozonke 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
Odondolo, Matshana Reserve, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o.box 636, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 794 1855
Email
ziphozonke-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500300699

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ziphozonke 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 Ziphozonke High School directly, on 035 794 1855 or by email at ZIPHOZONKE-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ziphozonke 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 Ziphozonke High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Ziphozonke High School's matric pass rate of 97.9% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Ziphozonke High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Ziphozonke High School?
Ziphozonke High School reported 898 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Ziphozonke High School?
No. Ziphozonke High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ziphozonke High School's matric results like?
Ziphozonke High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.5% since 2023.
Is Ziphozonke High School a public or private school?
Ziphozonke High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ziphozonke High School?
You can call 035 794 1855 or email ZIPHOZONKE-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Odondolo, Matshana Reserve, Empangeni, 3880.