Umlazi High School is the common name for Umlazi Senior Secondary School, a public, fee-charging high school at 1314 V Section, Umlazi. Its official phone number is 031 919 2012.
About Umlazi High School
The Department of Basic Education registers this school as Umlazi Senior Secondary School, and its official email address uses the name Umlazi High School. It is a public secondary school (Grades 8 to 12) in V Section, run by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education within its Umlazi District. Do not confuse it with Umlazi Junior Primary School, a separate primary school.
| Official detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Umlazi Senior Secondary School |
| EMIS number | 500288341 |
| Sector and phase | Public ordinary school, secondary |
| Education district and circuit | Umlazi District, Isipingo circuit |
| Quintile | 4 |
| Fee status | Fee charging |
| Learners (2025) | 1 386 |
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: 1314 V Section (V Block), Umlazi, Durban, 4066
- Postal address: PO Box 36792, Ntokozweni, 4066
- Phone: 031 919 2012
- Email: [email protected]
Contact details as listed in the DBE schools masterlist, checked 13 September 2026. We could not find an official school website. If the number has changed, the Umlazi District office of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education can help.
Admissions, Applications and Requirements
Apply directly to the school in the year before your child starts Grade 8. Ask the office when applications open and whether places are available in other grades. Bring or send:
- The learner’s birth certificate or ID
- The parent or guardian’s ID
- Proof of address
- The learner’s latest school report
- A transfer card if moving from another school
Courses, Subjects or Programmes
The school offers the national CAPS curriculum for Grades 8 to 12. We could not confirm its Grade 10 to 12 subject streams from an official source, so ask the school which combinations it offers, for example Mathematics with Physical Sciences, commerce subjects, or Mathematical Literacy options, before choosing subjects.
Fees, Dates and Learner Information
Umlazi Senior Secondary is a fee-charging public school. The school governing body sets fees each year, so ask the school for the current amount. Parents who cannot afford fees can apply for a fee exemption.
| NSC year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 257 | 244 | 94.9% |
| 2024 | 241 | 221 | 91.7% |
| 2023 | 231 | 203 | 87.9% |
Matric results for “Umlazi SS” from the Department of Basic Education 2025 NSC School Performance Report (Umlazi District, KwaZulu-Natal).
Directions and Nearby Services
The school is in V Section, which is served by minibus taxis along the main roads through Umlazi. See the V Section guide and use the Umlazi Map to find it. Compare nearby high schools such as Umlazi Comtech and Umlazi Commercial High School, browse all Umlazi Schools, or look at Property in Umlazi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Umlazi High School contact details?
The DBE lists Umlazi Senior Secondary School (Umlazi High School) on 031 919 2012, email [email protected], at 1314 V Section, Umlazi.
Is Umlazi High School the same as Umlazi Senior Secondary School?
Yes. The school is registered as Umlazi Senior Secondary School, and its official email address uses the name Umlazi High School.
What was the Umlazi High School matric pass rate in 2025?
The DBE 2025 NSC School Performance Report shows 244 of 257 candidates passed, a 94.9% pass rate.
Is Umlazi High School a no-fee school?
No. The DBE masterlist records it as a quintile 4, fee-charging school. Parents can apply for fee exemption.