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Ndlela High School

Public secondary school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Shongwe Mission, Ndlela High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 82% pass rate.

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

Ndlela High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

800
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Ndlela High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ndlela High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 89 matric candidates from Ndlela High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023716388.7%
2024807290.0%
2025897382.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ndlela High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181372.2%
Mathematical Literacy625995.2%
Physical Sciences181372.2%
Life Sciences655889.2%
Agricultural Sciences474493.6%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics151493.3%
Geography656193.8%
English First Additional Language807998.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Ndlela High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Ndlela High School's 800; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Ndlela High School's 82%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela High School, 2,008 compared with 800; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Ndlela High School's 82%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela High School, 1,879 compared with 800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Ndlela High School's 800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Ndlela High School's 800; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Ndlela High School's 82%.

Shongwe Mission

Zooming into Shongwe Mission, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ndlela High School.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela High School, 2,008 compared with 800; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Ndlela High School's 82%.
  • Sabatha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela High School, 1,649 compared with 800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndlela High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela High School, 1,346 compared with 800; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.3% against Ndlela High School's 82%.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,317 learners against Ndlela High School's 800; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Ndlela High School's 82%.
  • Driekoppies Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ndlela High School, 1,305 compared with 800; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ndlela High School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.2% against Ndlela High School's 82%).
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
Buffelspruit Trust, Stand No. S/R/18/928, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Postal
Po Box 3046 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Telephone
013 781 4455
EMIS number
800034633

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ndlela 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 Ndlela High School directly, on 013 781 4455, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ndlela 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 Ndlela High School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
On the numbers that are published, Ndlela High School's matric pass rate of 82% is lower than LUGEBHUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Ndlela High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ndlela High School?
Ndlela High School reported 800 learners and 24 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 Ndlela High School?
Yes, Ndlela High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ndlela High School's matric results like?
Ndlela High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82%, in 2025. That's down from 88.7% in 2023.
Is Ndlela High School a public or private school?
Ndlela High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ndlela High School?
You can call 013 781 4455. It is located at Buffelspruit Trust, Stand No. S/R/18/928, Shongwe Mission, 1331.
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