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Nilgiri Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nagina, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ndengezi circuit)

Nilgiri Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Nagina. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.7%.

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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.

1,978
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Nilgiri Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327920974.9%
202423419985.0%
202530124380.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412117.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics482858.3%
Mathematical Literacy18711259.9%
Physical Sciences291655.2%
Life Sciences292275.9%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies191894.7%
Economics1919100.0%
Geography775672.7%
History13912791.4%
English First Additional Language4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Nilgiri Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is a similar size to Nilgiri Secondary School, with 2,756 learners against 1,978; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Nilgiri Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is a similar size to Nilgiri Secondary School, with 2,130 learners against 1,978; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nilgiri Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is a similar size to Nilgiri Secondary School, with 2,020 learners against 1,978; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nilgiri Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nilgiri Secondary School, at 2,007 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nilgiri Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwakele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nilgiri Secondary School, at 1,830 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nilgiri Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
10 Recreation Road, Pineview, Nagina, 3604
Postal
P.o.box 647, Nagina, 3604
Telephone
074 914 2934
Email
samela27sasha@gmail.com
EMIS number
500250806

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nilgiri 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 Nilgiri Secondary School directly, on 074 914 2934 or by email at Samela27sasha@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nilgiri Secondary 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 Nilgiri Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Nilgiri Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.7% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Nilgiri Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Nilgiri Secondary School?
Nilgiri Secondary School reported 1,978 learners and 60 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 Nilgiri Secondary School?
No. Nilgiri Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nilgiri Secondary School's matric results like?
Nilgiri Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.7%, in 2025. That's up from 74.9% in 2023.
Is Nilgiri Secondary School a public or private school?
Nilgiri Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nilgiri Secondary School?
You can call 074 914 2934 or email Samela27sasha@gmail.com. It is located at 10 Recreation Road, Pineview, Nagina, 3604.