Dlangezwa High School
“Eagles never perch but on high”
A public high school in KwaDlangezwa, Empangeni, where discipline, curiosity and community raise young people who rise — and keep rising.
Welcome
Learning that lifts a community
From Grade 8 to the National Senior Certificate, our learners are taught to think carefully, work honestly and serve the people around them. We pair strong academics with sport, culture and mentorship so that every eagle finds their height.
Our educators, parents and school governing body work as one team. The result is a school where results improve year on year and learners leave ready for university, training and work.
Know more about usClass of 2025 records an 89% NSC pass rate
Our matriculants lifted the school's National Senior Certificate pass rate to 89%, with 34 bachelor passes and eight distinctions in Physical Sciences.
1 240+
Learners enrolled
52
Qualified educators
89%
NSC pass rate 2025
18
Clubs & sporting codes
Message from the principal
From the principal's desk
“Every learner who walks through our gate carries something the world still needs. Our work is to draw it out through discipline, hard work and love for knowledge.”
We are proud of the young men and women our school is shaping. Together with committed teachers and supportive families, we continue to build a school where academic excellence and strong character grow side by side. You are welcome here.
Mr S. M. Mthethwa — Principal
Academics
Curriculum overview
A CAPS-aligned programme with three streams from Grade 10, supported by extra classes, winter school and university partnerships.
Compulsory subjects
- isiZulu Home Language
- English First Additional Language
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
Science stream
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Geography
- Agricultural Sciences
Commerce stream
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Mathematical Literacy
General & technology
- History
- Computer Applications Technology
- Tourism
- Creative Arts
Latest
News & announcements
Class of 2025 records an 89% NSC pass rate
Our matriculants lifted the school's National Senior Certificate pass rate to 89%, with 34 bachelor passes and eight distinctions in Physical Sciences.
Term 1 parents' evening: 21 February
Parents and guardians are invited to meet subject teachers, collect progress reports and discuss learner support plans for the year ahead.
Grade 8 admissions for 2027 are now open
Applications for Grade 8 placement in 2027 close on 30 June 2026. Download the enrolment pack or collect it from the school office.
Eagles soar at the district athletics championship
Our athletics team returned from the uMhlathuze district championships with twelve medals and three qualifiers for the provincial meet.
Diary
Upcoming events
Term 1 parents' evening
21 Feb 2026 · School hall
Inter-house athletics
14 Mar 2026 · Sports field
Grade 12 subject expo
24 Apr 2026 · Media centre
Winter school begins
29 Jun 2026 · Block C
Cultural & heritage day
12 Sep 2026 · School grounds
Join the Dlangezwa family
Applications for Grade 8 placement are open. Download the enrolment pack, or speak to our admissions office about transfers and re-admissions.