James Nxumalo Agricultural High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of James Nxumalo Agricultural High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ulundi, James Nxumalo Agricultural High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

796

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

James Nxumalo Agricultural High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 James Nxumalo Agricultural High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

James Nxumalo Agricultural High School entered 117 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	140	140	100.0%
2024	93	93	100.0%
2025	117	117	100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112213.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, James Nxumalo Agricultural High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	40	36	90.0%
Mathematical Literacy	18	18	100.0%
Physical Sciences	40	39	97.5%
Life Sciences	75	74	98.7%
Agricultural Sciences	40	40	100.0%
Business Studies	18	18	100.0%
Geography	35	35	100.0%
English First Additional Language	93	93	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than James Nxumalo Agricultural High School, 1,799 compared with 796; is a public combined school, a different phase than James Nxumalo Agricultural High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's 100%).
Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than James Nxumalo Agricultural High School, 1,651 compared with 796; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's 100%).
Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's 796; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's 100%.
Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's 796; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's 100%).
Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than James Nxumalo Agricultural High School, 1,650 compared with 796; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's 100%).

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 66 R Fort Nolela, Ulundi, 3838
Postal: Private Bag X48, Ulundi, 3838
Telephone: 035 879 1075
Email: jamesnxumaloagric@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500171014

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at James Nxumalo Agricultural 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 James Nxumalo Agricultural High School directly, on 035 879 1075 or by email at jamesnxumaloagric@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to James Nxumalo Agricultural 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 James Nxumalo Agricultural High School the best school in Zululand?

On the numbers that are published, James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at 100%.

How many other schools are there in Zululand besides James Nxumalo Agricultural High School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.

How big are the classes at James Nxumalo Agricultural High School?

James Nxumalo Agricultural High School reported 796 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 James Nxumalo Agricultural High School?

Yes, James Nxumalo Agricultural 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 James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's matric results like?

James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.

Is James Nxumalo Agricultural High School a public or private school?

James Nxumalo Agricultural High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact James Nxumalo Agricultural High School?

You can call 035 879 1075 or email jamesnxumaloagric@gmail.com. It is located at 66 R Fort Nolela, Ulundi, 3838.