Public combined school · Ncandu Park, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Hope High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ncandu Park, Hope High School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
In 2025, 112 matric candidates from Hope High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 93 | 95.9% |
| 2024 | 101 | 95 | 94.1% |
| 2025 | 112 | 107 | 95.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213213.
That year, Hope High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 37 | 26 | 70.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 64 | 64 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 30 | 21 | 70.0% |
| Life Sciences | 56 | 51 | 91.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 22 | 18 | 81.8% |
| Business Studies | 48 | 44 | 91.7% |
| Geography | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 101 | 101 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Hope High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Hope High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.