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Nkonka High School

Public secondary school · Murchison, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Ogwini circuit)

In Murchison, Nkonka High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.1%.

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

Nkonka High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Murchison. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

936
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkonka High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Of the 101 learners from Nkonka High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313410175.4%
2024868194.2%
20251019291.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312237.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nkonka High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11654.5%
Mathematical Literacy756586.7%
Physical Sciences11981.8%
Life Sciences443784.1%
Accounting5360.0%
Business Studies302583.3%
Economics5360.0%
Geography575698.2%
History4545100.0%
English First Additional Language8686100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Nkonka High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Nkonka High School's 936; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkonka High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Nkonka High School's 936; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Nkonka High School's 91.1%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Nkonka High School's 936; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Nkonka High School's 91.1%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Nkonka High School's 936; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Nkonka High School's 91.1%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkonka High School, 1,550 compared with 936; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkonka High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Hiddene Road, Murchison, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
Private Bag X5870, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
071 859 9301
Email
nkonkahigh@gmail.com
EMIS number
500232360

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkonka High 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 Nkonka High School directly, on 071 859 9301 or by email at nkonkahigh@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkonka High 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 Nkonka High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Nkonka High School's matric pass rate of 91.1% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Nkonka High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Nkonka High School?
Nkonka High School reported 936 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Nkonka High School?
No. Nkonka High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkonka High School's matric results like?
Nkonka High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's up from 75.4% in 2023.
Is Nkonka High School a public or private school?
Nkonka High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkonka High School?
You can call 071 859 9301 or email nkonkahigh@gmail.com. It is located at Hiddene Road, Murchison, Port Shepstone, 4240.