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Nompumelelo High School

Public secondary school · Kromhoek, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Clydesdale circuit)

In Kromhoek, Nompumelelo High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 93.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Nompumelelo High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nompumelelo High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kromhoek. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

497
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nompumelelo 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

Of the 72 learners from Nompumelelo High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023817795.1%
2024595694.9%
2025726793.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313416.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nompumelelo High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy474493.6%
Physical Sciences12866.7%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Business Studies474697.9%
Geography595898.3%
History4747100.0%
English First Additional Language5959100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

Here is how Nompumelelo High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo High School, 2,516 compared with 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.2% against Nompumelelo High School's 93.1%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo High School, 1,797 compared with 497; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo High School, 1,559 compared with 497; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nompumelelo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Nompumelelo High School's 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Nompumelelo High School's 93.1%.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo High School, 1,419 compared with 497; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nompumelelo High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nompumelelo High School's 93.1%.
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
Umzimkulu, 3297
Postal
P.o.box 199, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Telephone
079 890 9480
Email
nompumelelo-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500427461

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nompumelelo 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 Nompumelelo High School directly, on 079 890 9480 or by email at NOMPUMELELO-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nompumelelo 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 Nompumelelo High School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Nompumelelo High School's matric pass rate of 93.1% is lower than LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Nompumelelo High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Nompumelelo High School?
Nompumelelo High School reported 497 learners and 12 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 Nompumelelo High School?
No. Nompumelelo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nompumelelo High School's matric results like?
Nompumelelo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.1% since 2023.
Is Nompumelelo High School a public or private school?
Nompumelelo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nompumelelo High School?
You can call 079 890 9480 or email NOMPUMELELO-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Umzimkulu, 3297.