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Zwelethu High School

Public secondary school · Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Isipingo circuit)

Welcome to Zwelethu High School, a public secondary school serving Umlazi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.7%.

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Zwelethu High School is a public secondary school in Umlazi. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,173
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zwelethu 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

Of the 183 learners from Zwelethu High School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317113478.4%
202413111990.8%
202518314478.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411439.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zwelethu High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics382360.5%
Mathematical Literacy948590.4%
Physical Sciences222195.5%
Life Sciences383592.1%
Accounting17847.1%
Business Studies151386.7%
Economics15960.0%
Geography877586.2%
History717098.6%
English First Additional Language132132100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Zwelethu High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelethu High School, 2,782 compared with 1,173; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Zwelethu High School's 78.7%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelethu High School, 1,964 compared with 1,173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwelethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Zwelethu High School's 1,173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwelethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Zwelethu High School's 1,173, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Zwelethu High School's 1,173; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwelethu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
1131 V Susiso Mrena, Umlazi, Durban, 4031
Postal
P.o.box 54295, Umlazi, 4031
Telephone
031 907 5285
Email
mindwandwe@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500301772

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelethu 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 Zwelethu High School directly, on 031 907 5285 or by email at mindwandwe@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelethu 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 Zwelethu High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Zwelethu High School's matric pass rate of 78.7% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Zwelethu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Zwelethu High School?
Zwelethu High School reported 1,173 learners and 39 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 Zwelethu High School?
No. Zwelethu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zwelethu High School's matric results like?
Zwelethu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.4% since 2023.
Is Zwelethu High School a public or private school?
Zwelethu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelethu High School?
You can call 031 907 5285 or email mindwandwe@yahoo.com. It is located at 1131 V Susiso Mrena, Umlazi, Durban, 4031.