Public secondary school · Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Msebe circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Nongoma, Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 85 learners from Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 71.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 104 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 93 | 77 | 82.8% |
| 2025 | 85 | 61 | 71.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112338.
That year, Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 18 | 51.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 35 | 9 | 25.7% |
| Life Sciences | 93 | 28 | 30.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 35 | 22 | 62.9% |
| Geography | 58 | 21 | 36.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 93 | 92 | 98.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.