Public secondary school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Umtata, Mthatha, Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School entered 114 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 66.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 51 | 87.9% |
| 2024 | 64 | 55 | 85.9% |
| 2025 | 114 | 76 | 66.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 4 | 25.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 44 | 91.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 45 | 37 | 82.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Accounting | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Economics | 19 | 10 | 52.6% |
| Geography | 30 | 26 | 86.7% |
| History | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 64 | 63 | 98.4% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary 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.