Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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 combined school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

569

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Zululand district

Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School, 1,799 compared with 569; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's 71.8%.
Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 569; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's 71.8%.
Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's 569; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's 71.8%.
Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's 569; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's 71.8%.
Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 569; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's 71.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Bhanganono Area, Nongoma,
Postal: P.o.box 1721, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone: 072 424 9816
Email: sizomsimang@hotmai.com
EMIS number: 500231398

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Nkalakuthaba Junior 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 Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School directly, on 072 424 9816 or by email at sizomsimang@hotmai.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Nkalakuthaba Junior 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School the best school in Zululand?

On the numbers that are published, Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.8% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.

How big are the classes at Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School?

Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School reported 569 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School?

No. Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's matric results like?

Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.8%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.

Is Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Nkalakuthaba Junior Secondary School?

You can call 072 424 9816 or email sizomsimang@hotmai.com. It is located at Bhanganono Area, Nongoma,.