Public secondary school · Nagina, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ndengezi circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nilgiri Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Nagina, Nilgiri Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Nilgiri Secondary School entered 301 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 279 | 209 | 74.9% |
| 2024 | 234 | 199 | 85.0% |
| 2025 | 301 | 243 | 80.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412117.
That year, Nilgiri Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 28 | 58.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 187 | 112 | 59.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 29 | 16 | 55.2% |
| Life Sciences | 29 | 22 | 75.9% |
| Accounting | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Economics | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 77 | 56 | 72.7% |
| History | 139 | 127 | 91.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Nilgiri Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.