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Nathaniel Pamla High School

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

Nathaniel Pamla High School is a public secondary school based in Peddie. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nathaniel Pamla High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Peddie, Nathaniel Pamla High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,020
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 201 matric candidates from Nathaniel Pamla High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316315796.3%
202416114590.1%
202520117386.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nathaniel Pamla High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics413278.0%
Mathematical Literacy12010890.0%
Physical Sciences312374.2%
Life Sciences1038784.5%
Agricultural Sciences16115696.9%
Geography585289.7%
History13012596.2%
English First Additional Language161161100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Nathaniel Pamla High School.

  • Kubusie Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Nathaniel Pamla High School, at 1,224 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nathaniel Pamla High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 86.1%.
  • Fundani High School sits in roughly the same size range as Nathaniel Pamla High School, at 1,170 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.8% against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 86.1%).
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nathaniel Pamla High School, at 1,001 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 86.1%.
  • Sinethemba Public School is a similar size to Nathaniel Pamla High School, with 933 learners against 1,020; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 86.1%.
  • Vukile Tshwete Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nathaniel Pamla High School, at 855 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.4% against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 86.1%.

Peddie

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

  • Amazizi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nathaniel Pamla High School, at 823 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93% against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 86.1%.
  • German Village Junior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Nathaniel Pamla High School, 670 compared with 1,020; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nathaniel Pamla High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ayliff Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 554 learners against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 1,020; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nathaniel Pamla High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Fezeka Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nathaniel Pamla High School, 530 compared with 1,020; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nathaniel Pamla High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzuxolile High School is noticeably smaller, with 340 learners against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 1,020; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Nathaniel Pamla High School's 86.1%.
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 Nathaniel Pamla High School for 2027

As a public school, Nathaniel Pamla 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
Durban Location, Peddie, 5640
Postal
P O Box 520, Peddie, 5640
Telephone
040 673 3155
EMIS number
200200539

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nathaniel Pamla 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 Nathaniel Pamla High School directly, on 040 673 3155, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nathaniel Pamla 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 Nathaniel Pamla High School the best school in Peddie?
On the numbers that are published, Nathaniel Pamla High School's matric pass rate of 86.1% is lower than MZUXOLILE HIGH SCHOOL's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Peddie besides Nathaniel Pamla High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Peddie, including Amazizi Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nathaniel Pamla High School?
Nathaniel Pamla High School reported 1,020 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Nathaniel Pamla High School?
No. Nathaniel Pamla High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nathaniel Pamla High School's matric results like?
Nathaniel Pamla High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.1%, in 2025. That's down from 96.3% in 2023.
Is Nathaniel Pamla High School a public or private school?
Nathaniel Pamla High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nathaniel Pamla High School?
You can call 040 673 3155. It is located at Durban Location, Peddie, 5640.
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