Nkululeko Public Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Nkululeko Public Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Nkululeko Public Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,124

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 140 learners from Nkululeko Public Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	116	98	84.5%
2024	100	73	73.0%
2025	140	119	85.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nkululeko Public Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	10	5	50.0%
Mathematical Literacy	93	61	65.6%
Physical Sciences	7	4	57.1%
Life Sciences	13	11	84.6%
Accounting	6	3	50.0%
Business Studies	46	33	71.7%
Economics	17	5	29.4%
Geography	47	35	74.5%
History	84	58	69.0%
English First Additional Language	101	101	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 1,124; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 85%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 1,124; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 85%).
Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 1,124; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.7% against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 85%).
Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 1,124; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 85%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 1,124; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Uitenhage Primary School is a similar size to Nkululeko Public Secondary School, with 1,338 learners against 1,124; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkululeko Public Secondary School, at 1,275 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.4% against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 85%.
Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Nkululeko Public Secondary School, with 1,249 learners against 1,124; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 85%.
Gamble Street Secondary School is a similar size to Nkululeko Public Secondary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,124; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Nkululeko Public Secondary School's 85%.
Noninzi Luzipho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkululeko Public Secondary School, at 1,215 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Nkululeko Public Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Nkululeko Public Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 3 Knockpaal Street, Kwa-Nobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal: P.o. Box 1989, Kwa-Nobuhle, Uitenhage, 6242
Telephone: 041 977 6239
EMIS number: 200100572

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Nkululeko Public 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 Nkululeko Public Secondary School directly, on 041 977 6239, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Nkululeko Public 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 Nkululeko Public Secondary School the best school in Kariega?

On the numbers that are published, Nkululeko Public Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than SOLOMON MAHLANGU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Nkululeko Public Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.

How big are the classes at Nkululeko Public Secondary School?

Nkululeko Public Secondary School reported 1,124 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Nkululeko Public Secondary School?

No. Nkululeko Public Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Nkululeko Public Secondary School's matric results like?

Nkululeko Public Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.5% since 2023.

Is Nkululeko Public Secondary School a public or private school?

Nkululeko Public Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Nkululeko Public Secondary School?

You can call 041 977 6239. It is located at 3 Knockpaal Street, Kwa-Nobuhle, Kariega, 6242.