Public secondary school · P.o. Adams Mission, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Folweni circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Dr Nembula High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in P.o. Adams Mission, Dr Nembula High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 83 matric candidates from Dr Nembula High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 72 | 97.3% |
| 2024 | 67 | 66 | 98.5% |
| 2025 | 83 | 82 | 98.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411304.
That year, Dr Nembula High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 15 | 60.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 42 | 41 | 97.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 23 | 15 | 65.2% |
| Life Sciences | 43 | 42 | 97.7% |
| Accounting | 22 | 15 | 68.2% |
| Business Studies | 27 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Economics | 24 | 20 | 83.3% |
| Geography | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| History | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 67 | 67 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Dr Nembula High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.