Public secondary school · Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Isipingo circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Zwelethu High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Zwelethu High School is a public secondary school in Umlazi. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 134 | 78.4% |
| 2024 | 131 | 119 | 90.8% |
| 2025 | 183 | 144 | 78.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411439.
Zwelethu High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 23 | 60.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 94 | 85 | 90.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Life Sciences | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Accounting | 17 | 8 | 47.1% |
| Business Studies | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Economics | 15 | 9 | 60.0% |
| Geography | 87 | 75 | 86.2% |
| History | 71 | 70 | 98.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 132 | 132 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.