Umlazi Commercial High School is a public, fee-charging secondary school at 1424 Griffiths Mxenge Highway (formerly Mangosuthu Highway) in Umlazi. It achieved a 96.9% matric pass rate in 2025, according to the Department of Basic Education.
About Umlazi Commercial High School
Umlazi Commercial High School is a public secondary school (Grades 8 to 12) in the Umlazi District of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education. It is on the main highway through the township, in the area Stats SA maps as Umlazi V.
| Official detail | Value |
|---|---|
| EMIS number | 500288230 |
| Sector and phase | Public ordinary school, secondary |
| Education district and circuit | Umlazi District, Isipingo circuit |
| Quintile | 4 |
| Fee status | Fee charging |
| Learners (2025) | 1 032 |
School details from the Department of Basic Education schools masterlist for KwaZulu-Natal (2025 data), checked 13 September 2026 via DBE EMIS downloads.
Contact Details and Location
- Address: 1424 Griffiths Mxenge Highway (listed by the DBE as Mangosuthu Highway), Umlazi, Durban
- Postal address: Private Bag X03, Isipingo, 4110
- Phone: 031 907 3575
Contact details as listed in the DBE schools masterlist, checked 13 September 2026. We could not find an official school website. Phone numbers can change, so if the number does not work, ask the Umlazi District office of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Admissions, Applications and Requirements
Apply directly to the school for Grade 8, or for other grades if space is available, in the year before your child starts. Ask the school office for its application dates and form. You will usually need:
- The learner’s birth certificate or ID
- The parent or guardian’s ID
- Proof of address
- The learner’s latest school report (the Grade 7 report for Grade 8 applicants)
- A transfer card if the learner is moving from another school
Ask the school for its uniform requirements and approved supplier when your child is accepted.
Courses, Subjects or Programmes
The school follows the national CAPS curriculum for Grades 8 to 12. Its name points to commercial subjects such as Accounting, Business Studies and Economics, but we could not confirm its current subject list from an official source, so ask the school which Grade 10 streams and subject combinations it offers before you apply, especially if your child needs Mathematics and Physical Sciences for university study.
Fees, Dates and Learner Information
Umlazi Commercial High School is a fee-charging public school. The annual fee is set by the school governing body each year, so contact the school for the current amount. Parents who cannot afford fees can apply to the school for a full or partial fee exemption.
| NSC year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 131 | 127 | 96.9% |
| 2024 | 155 | 147 | 94.8% |
| 2023 | 107 | 102 | 95.3% |
Matric results from the Department of Basic Education 2025 NSC School Performance Report (Umlazi District, KwaZulu-Natal). Results for the class of 2026 are expected in January 2027.
Directions and Nearby Services
The school is on Griffiths Mxenge Highway (M30), the main taxi route through Umlazi. Use the Umlazi Map to plan your route. Compare other high schools such as Umlazi Comtech and Umlazi High School, see all Umlazi Schools, or browse Property in Umlazi if you plan to move closer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Umlazi Commercial High School matric pass rate in 2025?
The DBE 2025 NSC School Performance Report shows 127 of 131 candidates passed, a 96.9% pass rate.
What were the Umlazi Commercial High School matric results in 2024?
In 2024, 147 of 155 candidates passed, a 94.8% pass rate, according to the DBE.
What is the address of Umlazi Commercial High School?
The DBE lists the school at 1424 Mangosuthu Highway (now Griffiths Mxenge Highway), Umlazi, with postal address Private Bag X03, Isipingo, 4110.
What are the contact details for Umlazi Commercial High School?
The phone number listed by the Department of Basic Education is 031 907 3575.
How much are the school fees at Umlazi Commercial High School?
It is a fee-charging school and the governing body sets fees yearly. Contact the school for the current fee and ask about fee exemptions if needed.