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Nombuso High School

Public secondary school · Kwanzimakwe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Margate circuit)

Nombuso High School is a public secondary school based in Kwanzimakwe. Its last matric group achieved a 98% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nombuso High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwanzimakwe, Nombuso High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,673
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nombuso High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 307 matric candidates from Nombuso High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324924799.2%
202425024899.2%
202530730198.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312239.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nombuso High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics132132100.0%
Mathematical Literacy11911697.5%
Physical Sciences979496.9%
Life Sciences9797100.0%
Agricultural Sciences6060100.0%
Accounting726995.8%
Business Studies7272100.0%
Economics605693.3%
Geography827692.7%
History828097.6%
English First Additional Language250250100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Nombuso High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Nombuso High School, at 1,710 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nombuso High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nombuso High School, at 1,612 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Nombuso High School's 98%.
  • Luthuli High School is a similar size to Nombuso High School, with 1,592 learners against 1,673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Nombuso High School's 98%.
  • Ntaba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nombuso High School, at 1,550 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nombuso High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ezinqoleni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nombuso High School, at 1,541 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Nombuso High School's 98%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nzimakwe Location, Thongasi Ward Kwanzimakwe, Munster, 4278
Postal
Private Bag X02, Munster, 4278
Telephone
060 483 2484
Email
khayamk197@gmail.com
EMIS number
500234876

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nombuso 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 Nombuso High School directly, on 060 483 2484 or by email at khayamk197@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nombuso High 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 Nombuso High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Nombuso High School's matric pass rate of 98% is lower than EZINQOLENI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Nombuso High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Nombuso High School?
Nombuso High School reported 1,673 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Nombuso High School?
No. Nombuso High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nombuso High School's matric results like?
Nombuso High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.2% since 2023.
Is Nombuso High School a public or private school?
Nombuso High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nombuso High School?
You can call 060 483 2484 or email khayamk197@gmail.com. It is located at Nzimakwe Location, Thongasi Ward Kwanzimakwe, Munster, 4278.