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Nkosinathi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda North circuit)

Nkosinathi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Inanda. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.8%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nkosinathi Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Inanda, Nkosinathi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,555
Learners
54
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Nkosinathi Secondary School entered 164 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313312896.2%
2024152152100.0%
202516416298.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412329.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nkosinathi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3636100.0%
Mathematical Literacy12711993.7%
Physical Sciences272592.6%
Life Sciences5858100.0%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies373389.2%
Economics3131100.0%
Geography5656100.0%
History8686100.0%
English First Additional Language173173100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Nkosinathi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Nkosinathi Secondary School's 1,555; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Nkosinathi Secondary School's 98.8%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is a similar size to Nkosinathi Secondary School, with 2,130 learners against 1,555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is a similar size to Nkosinathi Secondary School, with 2,020 learners against 1,555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkosinathi Secondary School, at 2,007 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is a similar size to Nkosinathi Secondary School, with 1,978 learners against 1,555; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Nkosinathi Secondary School's 98.8%.
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
Amatikwe Extension, Amatikwe, Durban, 4310
Postal
P.o.box 43224, Inanda, 4310
Telephone
031 518 0327
Email
mavusodb@gmail.com
EMIS number
500232730

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkosinathi 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 Nkosinathi Secondary School directly, on 031 518 0327 or by email at mavusodb@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkosinathi 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 Nkosinathi Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Nkosinathi Secondary School's 98.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Nkosinathi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Nkosinathi Secondary School?
Nkosinathi Secondary School reported 1,555 learners and 54 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 Nkosinathi Secondary School?
No. Nkosinathi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkosinathi Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkosinathi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.2% since 2023.
Is Nkosinathi Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkosinathi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkosinathi Secondary School?
You can call 031 518 0327 or email mavusodb@gmail.com. It is located at Amatikwe Extension, Amatikwe, Durban, 4310.