Public secondary school · Dabhazi Area, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Maphophoma circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nkowane High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Dabhazi Area, Nkowane High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Nkowane High School entered 70 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 88 | 91.7% |
| 2024 | 91 | 89 | 97.8% |
| 2025 | 70 | 70 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112340.
That year, Nkowane High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 71 | 43 | 60.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 10 | 50.0% |
| Life Sciences | 37 | 35 | 94.6% |
| Accounting | 24 | 16 | 66.7% |
| Economics | 24 | 19 | 79.2% |
| Geography | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
| History | 47 | 46 | 97.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 92 | 84 | 91.3% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nkowane High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.