Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Gingindlovu circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Inkosi Somshoko Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ilembe district, Inkosi Somshoko Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 76 learners from Inkosi Somshoko Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 86 | 88.7% |
| 2024 | 123 | 97 | 78.9% |
| 2025 | 76 | 62 | 81.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413126.
That year, Inkosi Somshoko Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.5%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 31 | 22 | 71.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 99 | 78 | 78.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 31 | 24 | 77.4% |
| Life Sciences | 46 | 43 | 93.5% |
| Business Studies | 131 | 100 | 76.3% |
| History | 96 | 75 | 78.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 132 | 130 | 98.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Inkosi Somshoko Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.