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Nonkwenkwane High School

Public secondary school · Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Lufafa circuit)

Welcome to Nonkwenkwane High School, a public secondary school serving Ixopo. Its most recent matric class posted a 72.2% pass rate.

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

Nonkwenkwane High School is a public secondary school in Ixopo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

286
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nonkwenkwane 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

Nonkwenkwane High School entered 18 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72.2% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231818100.0%
2024201575.0%
2025181372.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313117.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nonkwenkwane High School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy232087.0%
Business Studies221777.3%
Geography251456.0%
History272696.3%
English First Additional Language2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

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

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nonkwenkwane High School, 2,516 compared with 286; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.2% against Nonkwenkwane High School's 72.2%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nonkwenkwane High School, 1,797 compared with 286; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nonkwenkwane High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Nonkwenkwane High School, 1,559 compared with 286; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nonkwenkwane High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Nonkwenkwane High School's 286; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.4% against Nonkwenkwane High School's 72.2%.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nonkwenkwane High School, 1,419 compared with 286; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nonkwenkwane High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nonkwenkwane High School's 72.2%.
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
5662 Ixopo Road, Location Noufafa, Ixopo, 3276
Postal
P.o.box 705, Ixopo, 3276
Telephone
039 797 3700
EMIS number
500235727

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nonkwenkwane 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 Nonkwenkwane High School directly, on 039 797 3700, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nonkwenkwane 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 Nonkwenkwane High School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Nonkwenkwane High School's matric pass rate of 72.2% 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 Nonkwenkwane High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Nonkwenkwane High School?
Nonkwenkwane High School reported 286 learners and 7 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 Nonkwenkwane High School?
No. Nonkwenkwane High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nonkwenkwane High School's matric results like?
Nonkwenkwane High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.2%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Nonkwenkwane High School a public or private school?
Nonkwenkwane High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nonkwenkwane High School?
You can call 039 797 3700. It is located at 5662 Ixopo Road, Location Noufafa, Ixopo, 3276.