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Ngungwini S.s. School

Public secondary school · Thafamasi, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Mdloti circuit)

Ngungwini S.s. School is a public secondary school in Thafamasi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.2%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ngungwini S.s. School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Thafamasi, Ngungwini S.s. School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

497
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ngungwini S.s. School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 62 matric candidates from Ngungwini S.s. School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023605896.7%
2024766585.5%
2025625995.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413322.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ngungwini S.s. School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7457.1%
Mathematical Literacy695782.6%
Life Sciences141392.9%
Accounting9555.6%
Business Studies513670.6%
Geography252392.0%
History675480.6%
English First Additional Language767598.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

5 other schools in Ilembe district, for comparison against Ngungwini S.s. School.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Ngungwini S.s. School's 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Ngungwini S.s. School's 95.2%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Ngungwini S.s. School's 497; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngungwini S.s. School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngungwini S.s. School, 1,796 compared with 497; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngungwini S.s. School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngungwini S.s. School, 1,793 compared with 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Ngungwini S.s. School's 95.2%.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School teaches considerably more learners than Ngungwini S.s. School, 1,599 compared with 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Ngungwini S.s. School's 95.2%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ndwedwe Main Road, Thafamasi, Verulam, 4342
Postal
Private Bag X519, Ndwedwe, 4242
Telephone
063 377 4842
Email
ngungwini@gmail.com
EMIS number
500228993

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngungwini S.s. 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 Ngungwini S.s. School directly, on 063 377 4842 or by email at ngungwini@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngungwini S.s. 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 Ngungwini S.s. School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Ngungwini S.s. School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Ngungwini S.s. School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Ngungwini S.s. School?
Ngungwini S.s. School reported 497 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Ngungwini S.s. School?
No. Ngungwini S.s. School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngungwini S.s. School's matric results like?
Ngungwini S.s. School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.7% since 2023.
Is Ngungwini S.s. School a public or private school?
Ngungwini S.s. School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngungwini S.s. School?
You can call 063 377 4842 or email ngungwini@gmail.com. It is located at Ndwedwe Main Road, Thafamasi, Verulam, 4342.