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Matholamnyama Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ntolwane circuit)

In Nkandla, Matholamnyama Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.2%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Matholamnyama Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Matholamnyama Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nkandla. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

710
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matholamnyama Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 111 matric candidates from Matholamnyama Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311711295.7%
202414113897.9%
202511110998.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113318.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Matholamnyama Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics584577.6%
Mathematical Literacy837792.8%
Physical Sciences554683.6%
Life Sciences1129584.8%
Agricultural Sciences5555100.0%
Accounting8484100.0%
Business Studies2929100.0%
Economics292793.1%
Geography575596.5%
History5757100.0%
English First Additional Language141141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Matholamnyama Secondary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Matholamnyama Secondary School's 710; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Matholamnyama Secondary School's 98.2%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matholamnyama Secondary School, 2,166 compared with 710; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matholamnyama Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Matholamnyama Secondary School's 710; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.7% against Matholamnyama Secondary School's 98.2%).
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matholamnyama Secondary School, 1,763 compared with 710; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matholamnyama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matholamnyama Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 710; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matholamnyama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Jamesons Drift Area, Kranskop, 3268
Postal
P.o.box 232, Kranskop, 3268
Telephone
076 729 1102
Email
matholamnyama.sec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500201761

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matholamnyama Secondary 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 Matholamnyama Secondary School directly, on 076 729 1102 or by email at matholamnyama.sec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matholamnyama Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Matholamnyama Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Matholamnyama Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.2% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Matholamnyama Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Matholamnyama Secondary School?
Matholamnyama Secondary School reported 710 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Matholamnyama Secondary School?
No. Matholamnyama Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matholamnyama Secondary School's matric results like?
Matholamnyama Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.7% since 2023.
Is Matholamnyama Secondary School a public or private school?
Matholamnyama Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matholamnyama Secondary School?
You can call 076 729 1102 or email matholamnyama.sec@gmail.com. It is located at Jamesons Drift Area, Kranskop, 3268.