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Ndalela High School

Public secondary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)

In Ladysmith, Ndalela High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.6%.

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

Ndalela High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ladysmith. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

745
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ndalela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Ndalela High School entered 69 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023686392.6%
2024807391.3%
2025696898.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211420.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ndalela High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3030100.0%
Mathematical Literacy504590.0%
Physical Sciences302273.3%
Life Sciences674059.7%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography676292.5%
History3737100.0%
English First Additional Language8080100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Ndalela High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndalela High School, 1,940 compared with 745; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndalela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ndalela High School, 1,758 compared with 745; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ndalela High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Ndalela High School's 98.6%).
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Ndalela High School, 1,624 compared with 745; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Ndalela High School's 98.6%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ndalela High School, 1,528 compared with 745; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Ndalela High School's 98.6%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndalela High School, 1,486 compared with 745; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Ndalela High School's 98.6%.
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
Burford Farm, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9910, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
079 207 8709
Email
ndalelahkznschools@gmail.com
EMIS number
500224516

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ndalela 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 Ndalela High School directly, on 079 207 8709 or by email at NdalelaHKZNSCHOOLS@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ndalela High 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 Ndalela High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Ndalela High School's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL at 97.1%.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Ndalela High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Ndalela High School?
Ndalela High School reported 745 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Ndalela High School?
No. Ndalela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ndalela High School's matric results like?
Ndalela High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. That's up from 92.6% in 2023.
Is Ndalela High School a public or private school?
Ndalela High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ndalela High School?
You can call 079 207 8709 or email NdalelaHKZNSCHOOLS@gmail.com. It is located at Burford Farm, Ladysmith, 3370.