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Ngwane J S School

Public secondary school · Babanango, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Jama/Babanango circuit)

In Babanango, Ngwane J S School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Ngwane J S School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Babanango. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

526
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ngwane J S 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, 79 matric candidates from Ngwane J S School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20237070100.0%
20247777100.0%
20257979100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212342.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ngwane J S School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics434195.3%
Mathematical Literacy3434100.0%
Physical Sciences414097.6%
Life Sciences4242100.0%
Accounting2222100.0%
Business Studies3939100.0%
Economics544990.7%
Geography5656100.0%
English First Additional Language8181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Ngwane J S School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwane J S School, 1,738 compared with 526; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngwane J S School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Ngwane J S School's 100%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwane J S School, 1,572 compared with 526; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Ngwane J S School's 100%.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Ngwane J S School's 526; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwane J S School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwane J S School, 1,350 compared with 526; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Ngwane J S School's 100%.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Ngwane J S School's 526; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Ngwane J S School's 100%.
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
Vumankala Area, Nquthu, 3135
Postal
P.o.box 701, Nquthu, 3135
Telephone
078 401 7831
Email
mpanzacy@gmail.com
EMIS number
500229178

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngwane J 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 Ngwane J S School directly, on 078 401 7831 or by email at mpanzacy@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngwane J S 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 Ngwane J S School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Ngwane J S School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Ngwane J S School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Ngwane J S School?
Ngwane J S School reported 526 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Ngwane J S School?
No. Ngwane J S School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngwane J S School's matric results like?
Ngwane J S School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Ngwane J S School a public or private school?
Ngwane J S School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngwane J S School?
You can call 078 401 7831 or email mpanzacy@gmail.com. It is located at Vumankala Area, Nquthu, 3135.