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Nomafu High School

Public secondary school · Mabomvini, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Bhambatha circuit)

Welcome to Nomafu High School, a public secondary school serving Mabomvini. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Nomafu High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nomafu High School is a public secondary school in Mabomvini. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

604
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nomafu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Nomafu High School entered 152 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311110796.4%
2024105105100.0%
202515215098.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212245.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nomafu High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics553970.9%
Mathematical Literacy5353100.0%
Physical Sciences5151100.0%
Life Sciences706897.1%
Agricultural Sciences6262100.0%
Accounting434297.7%
Business Studies5757100.0%
Economics3838100.0%
English First Additional Language108108100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Nomafu High School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nomafu High School, 1,738 compared with 604; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nomafu High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Nomafu High School's 98.7%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nomafu High School, 1,572 compared with 604; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Nomafu High School's 98.7%.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Nomafu High School's 604; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nomafu High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Nomafu High School, 1,350 compared with 604; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Nomafu High School's 98.7%.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Nomafu High School's 604; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Nomafu High School's 98.7%.
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
Nomafu High, Enhlonga Area, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o.box 1346, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
076 869 1710
Email
nomafu2@gmail.com
EMIS number
500234321

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nomafu 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 Nomafu High School directly, on 076 869 1710 or by email at nomafu2@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nomafu 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 Nomafu High School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Nomafu High School's 98.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Nomafu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Nomafu High School?
Nomafu High School reported 604 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Nomafu High School?
No. Nomafu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nomafu High School's matric results like?
Nomafu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.4% since 2023.
Is Nomafu High School a public or private school?
Nomafu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nomafu High School?
You can call 076 869 1710 or email nomafu2@gmail.com. It is located at Nomafu High, Enhlonga Area, Greytown, 3250.