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J M Ndindwa High School

Public secondary school · Balfour, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

J M Ndindwa High School is a public secondary school in Balfour. Its most recent matric class posted a 69.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of J M Ndindwa High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Balfour, J M Ndindwa High School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

406
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, J M Ndindwa High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

J M Ndindwa High School entered 49 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 69.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023422252.4%
2024292689.7%
2025493469.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, J M Ndindwa High School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 96.6% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy302686.7%
Life Sciences302686.7%
Agricultural Sciences222195.5%
English First Additional Language292896.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how J M Ndindwa High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against J M Ndindwa High School's 406; is a public combined school, a different phase than J M Ndindwa High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against J M Ndindwa High School's 69.4%.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against J M Ndindwa High School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against J M Ndindwa High School's 69.4%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against J M Ndindwa High School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against J M Ndindwa High School's 69.4%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against J M Ndindwa High School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (67.6% against J M Ndindwa High School's 69.4%).
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than J M Ndindwa High School, 933 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.4% against J M Ndindwa High School's 69.4%.

Balfour

And within Balfour itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Vusumuzi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,422 learners against J M Ndindwa High School's 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than J M Ndindwa High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bonukukhanya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J M Ndindwa High School, 1,099 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than J M Ndindwa High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Isifisosethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J M Ndindwa High School, 941 compared with 406; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against J M Ndindwa High School's 69.4%.
  • Setsheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J M Ndindwa High School, 894 compared with 406; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against J M Ndindwa High School's 69.4%.
  • Im Manchu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 822 learners against J M Ndindwa High School's 406; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97% against J M Ndindwa High School's 69.4%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to J M Ndindwa High School for 2027

As a public school, J M Ndindwa High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Chris Hani Location, Balfour, Balfour, 5740
Postal
P O Box 30, Balfour, 5740
Telephone
076 523 1013
EMIS number
200200282

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at J M Ndindwa 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 J M Ndindwa High School directly, on 076 523 1013, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to J M Ndindwa 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 J M Ndindwa High School the best school in Balfour?
On the numbers that are published, J M Ndindwa High School's matric pass rate of 69.4% is lower than SETSHENG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Balfour besides J M Ndindwa High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Vusumuzi Primary School.
How big are the classes at J M Ndindwa High School?
J M Ndindwa High School reported 406 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 J M Ndindwa High School?
No. J M Ndindwa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are J M Ndindwa High School's matric results like?
J M Ndindwa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.4%, in 2025. That's up from 52.4% in 2023.
Is J M Ndindwa High School a public or private school?
J M Ndindwa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact J M Ndindwa High School?
You can call 076 523 1013. It is located at Chris Hani Location, Balfour, Balfour, 5740.
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