Public secondary school · Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ondini circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.