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Hope High School

Public secondary school · Ncandu Park, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)

Hope High School is a public secondary school in Ncandu Park. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.5% pass rate.

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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 secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,526
Learners
54
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023979395.9%
20241019594.1%
202511210795.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213213.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hope High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics372670.3%
Mathematical Literacy6464100.0%
Physical Sciences302170.0%
Life Sciences565191.1%
Agricultural Sciences1919100.0%
Accounting221881.8%
Business Studies484491.7%
Geography3636100.0%
English First Additional Language101101100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Hope High School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hope High School, at 2,071 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hope High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is a similar size to Hope High School, with 1,921 learners against 1,526; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Hope High School's 95.5%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is a similar size to Hope High School, with 1,852 learners against 1,526; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Hope High School's 95.5%.
  • Esididini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hope High School, at 1,771 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hope High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hope High School, at 1,761 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hope High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
77 Tugela Avenue, Ncandu Park, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
Private Bag X6631, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
034 318 3726
Website
hopefullserviceschoolwebsite.co.za
Email
hopehighschoolnc@gmail.com
EMIS number
500158434

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hope High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Hope High School directly, on 034 318 3726 or by email at hope-hs@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hope High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hope High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Hope High School's matric pass rate of 95.5% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Hope High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Hope High School?
Hope High School reported 1,526 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Hope High School?
Yes, Hope High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Hope High School's matric results like?
Hope High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.9% since 2023.
Is Hope High School a public or private school?
Hope High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hope High School?
You can call 034 318 3726 or email hope-hs@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 77 Tugela Avenue, Ncandu Park, Newcastle, 2940.