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Nomavimbela High School

Public secondary school · Umbumbulu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umbumbulu Central circuit)

Welcome to Nomavimbela High School, a public secondary school serving Umbumbulu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.2%.

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Nomavimbela High School is a public secondary school in Umbumbulu. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

319
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nomavimbela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

In 2025, 39 matric candidates from Nomavimbela High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023312890.3%
20243232100.0%
2025393487.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411327.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nomavimbela High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1010100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences1515100.0%
Agricultural Sciences3232100.0%
Business Studies1717100.0%
History2222100.0%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Nomavimbela High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Nomavimbela High School, 2,782 compared with 319; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.2% against Nomavimbela High School's 87.2%).
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nomavimbela High School, 1,964 compared with 319; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nomavimbela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Nomavimbela High School's 319; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nomavimbela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Nomavimbela High School's 319, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Nomavimbela High School's 319; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nomavimbela High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Sobonakhona Tribal Authority, Emadundube, Isiphingo, 4110
Postal
P.o.box 23731, Isipingo, 4110
Telephone
076 808 9125
Email
tsontazi99@yahoo.com
EMIS number
500234691

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nomavimbela 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 Nomavimbela High School directly, on 076 808 9125 or by email at tsontazi99@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nomavimbela 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 Nomavimbela High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Nomavimbela High School's 87.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Nomavimbela High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Nomavimbela High School?
Nomavimbela High School reported 319 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Nomavimbela High School?
No. Nomavimbela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nomavimbela High School's matric results like?
Nomavimbela High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.2%, in 2025. That's down from 90.3% in 2023.
Is Nomavimbela High School a public or private school?
Nomavimbela High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nomavimbela High School?
You can call 076 808 9125 or email tsontazi99@yahoo.com. It is located at Sobonakhona Tribal Authority, Emadundube, Isiphingo, 4110.