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Nomaswazi High School

Private secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Mshwathi circuit)

Welcome to Nomaswazi High School, a private secondary school serving Umgungundlovu district. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.6% pass rate.

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

Nomaswazi High School is a private secondary school in Umgungundlovu district. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

243
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Nomaswazi High School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 85 learners from Nomaswazi High School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023968285.4%
20241079084.1%
2025857790.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311317.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nomaswazi High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics413482.9%
Mathematical Literacy666192.4%
Physical Sciences302273.3%
Life Sciences746587.8%
Agricultural Sciences262076.9%
Accounting12650.0%
Business Studies433479.1%
Economics10770.0%
Geography706491.4%
History282589.3%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Nomaswazi High School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Nomaswazi High School, 2,003 compared with 243; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Nomaswazi High School's 90.6%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Nomaswazi High School's 243; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Nomaswazi High School's 243; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Nomaswazi High School's 90.6%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Nomaswazi High School's 243; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Nomaswazi High School's 90.6%.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Nomaswazi High School, 1,640 compared with 243; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Nomaswazi High School's 90.6%.
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
20 Jasmine Close, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Telephone
033 342 7093
Website
nomaswazihighschool.org.za
Email
admin@nomaswazihighschool.org.za
EMIS number
500318792

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nomaswazi 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 Nomaswazi High School directly, on 033 342 7093 or by email at nomaswazihighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nomaswazi 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 Nomaswazi High School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Nomaswazi High School's matric pass rate of 90.6% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Nomaswazi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Nomaswazi High School?
Nomaswazi High School reported 243 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Nomaswazi High School?
Yes. As a private school, Nomaswazi High School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Nomaswazi High School's matric results like?
Nomaswazi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. That's up from 85.4% in 2023.
Is Nomaswazi High School a public or private school?
Nomaswazi High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Nomaswazi High School?
You can call 033 342 7093 or email nomaswazihighschool@gmail.com. It is located at 20 Jasmine Close, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.