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Nhloyana Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Obuka circuit)

In King Cetshwayo district, Nhloyana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.8%.

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

Nhloyana Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around King Cetshwayo district. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

446
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nhloyana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Nhloyana Secondary School entered 62 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023554683.6%
2024585594.8%
2025626096.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113449.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nhloyana Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12975.0%
Mathematical Literacy464393.5%
Physical Sciences12975.0%
Life Sciences493469.4%
Accounting99100.0%
Business Studies99100.0%
Geography5858100.0%
History3737100.0%
English First Additional Language5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Nhloyana Secondary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Nhloyana Secondary School's 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Nhloyana Secondary School's 96.8%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhloyana Secondary School, 2,166 compared with 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nhloyana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Nhloyana Secondary School's 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Nhloyana Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhloyana Secondary School, 1,763 compared with 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nhloyana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhloyana Secondary School, 1,742 compared with 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nhloyana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
477 D Section, Makhasaneni Reserve, Melmoth, 3835
Postal
P.o.box 625, Melmoth, 3835
Telephone
082 922 0208
Email
nhloyana-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500230547

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nhloyana Secondary 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 Nhloyana Secondary School directly, on 082 922 0208 or by email at NHLOYANA-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nhloyana Secondary 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 Nhloyana Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Nhloyana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.8% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Nhloyana Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Nhloyana Secondary School?
Nhloyana Secondary School reported 446 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Nhloyana Secondary School?
No. Nhloyana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nhloyana Secondary School's matric results like?
Nhloyana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. That's up from 83.6% in 2023.
Is Nhloyana Secondary School a public or private school?
Nhloyana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nhloyana Secondary School?
You can call 082 922 0208 or email NHLOYANA-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 477 D Section, Makhasaneni Reserve, Melmoth, 3835.