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Zwelithini High School

Public secondary school · Kwa Mondi Ward 13, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Eshowe circuit)

Zwelithini High School is a public secondary school in Kwa Mondi Ward 13. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Zwelithini High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwa Mondi Ward 13, Zwelithini High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,428
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Zwelithini High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Zwelithini High School entered 158 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320217486.1%
202420017688.0%
202515814088.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113139.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zwelithini High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3737100.0%
Mathematical Literacy16313582.8%
Physical Sciences363391.7%
Life Sciences3636100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2222100.0%
Accounting383284.2%
Business Studies3838100.0%
Economics383489.5%
Geography14011682.9%
History12611591.3%
English First Additional Language20019899.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Zwelithini High School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelithini High School, 2,365 compared with 1,428; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Zwelithini High School's 88.6%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Zwelithini High School's 1,428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwelithini High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is a similar size to Zwelithini High School, with 1,929 learners against 1,428; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Zwelithini High School's 88.6%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zwelithini High School, at 1,763 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwelithini High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is a similar size to Zwelithini High School, with 1,742 learners against 1,428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zwelithini High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Zwelithini School, Kwamondi, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
P.o.box 272, Eshowe, 3815
Telephone
074 140 9013
Email
kingzwelithinihigh@gmail.com
EMIS number
500301994

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelithini 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 Zwelithini High School directly, on 074 140 9013 or by email at kingzwelithinihigh@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelithini High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Zwelithini High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Zwelithini High School's matric pass rate of 88.6% 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 Zwelithini High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Zwelithini High School?
Zwelithini High School reported 1,428 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Zwelithini High School?
No. Zwelithini High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zwelithini High School's matric results like?
Zwelithini High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.1% since 2023.
Is Zwelithini High School a public or private school?
Zwelithini High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelithini High School?
You can call 074 140 9013 or email kingzwelithinihigh@gmail.com. It is located at Zwelithini School, Kwamondi, Eshowe, 3815.