Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Durban, Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,586

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 187 matric candidates from Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	199	161	80.9%
2024	163	155	95.1%
2025	187	178	95.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412330.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Economics, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	36	33	91.7%
Mathematical Literacy	112	100	89.3%
Physical Sciences	33	27	81.8%
Life Sciences	82	70	85.4%
Accounting	28	20	71.4%
Business Studies	85	78	91.8%
Economics	24	24	100.0%
Geography	56	55	98.2%
History	30	30	100.0%
English First Additional Language	164	164	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School's 1,586; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School's 95.2%).
Mariannridge Primary School is a similar size to Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School, with 2,130 learners against 1,586; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Ekuthuleni Primary School is a similar size to Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School, with 2,020 learners against 1,586; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Brookdale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School, at 2,007 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nilgiri Secondary School is a similar size to Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School, with 1,978 learners against 1,586; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School's 95.2%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 55 P Mkhiwane Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal: P.o.box 27068, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone: 031 503 4808
Email: nqabakazuluchs@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500237096

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Nqabakazulu Comprehensive 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 Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School directly, on 031 503 4808 or by email at nqabakazuluchs@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Nqabakazulu Comprehensive 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 Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School the best school in Pinetown?

On the numbers that are published, Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.

How big are the classes at Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School?

Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School reported 1,586 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School?

Yes, Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School's matric results like?

Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 80.9% in 2023.

Is Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School a public or private school?

Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School?

You can call 031 503 4808 or email nqabakazuluchs@gmail.com. It is located at 55 P Mkhiwane Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360.