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Nsikayendlu High School

Public secondary school · Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ondini circuit)

Nsikayendlu High School is a public secondary school in Ulundi. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.7% pass rate.

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Located in Ulundi, Nsikayendlu High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

969
Learners
41
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Nsikayendlu 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 Nsikayendlu High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 171 matric candidates from Nsikayendlu High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314612887.7%
202415314796.1%
202517116797.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112238.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nsikayendlu High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics534177.4%
Mathematical Literacy1008888.0%
Physical Sciences373389.2%
Life Sciences1026765.7%
Accounting886169.3%
Business Studies15314494.1%
Economics515098.0%
History6565100.0%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Nsikayendlu High School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Nsikayendlu High School, 1,799 compared with 969; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nsikayendlu High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nsikayendlu High School's 97.7%.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Nsikayendlu High School, 1,651 compared with 969; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Nsikayendlu High School's 97.7%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Nsikayendlu High School's 969; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Nsikayendlu High School's 97.7%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Nsikayendlu High School's 969; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nsikayendlu High School's 97.7%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nsikayendlu High School, 1,650 compared with 969; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Nsikayendlu High School's 97.7%).
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
1178 Dr Dennis Madide D Street, Ulundi, 3838
Postal
Private Bag X90, Ulundi, 3838
Telephone
035 877 1922
Email
boya690@gmail.com
EMIS number
500238021

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nsikayendlu 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 Nsikayendlu High School directly, on 035 877 1922 or by email at boya690@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nsikayendlu 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 Nsikayendlu High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Nsikayendlu High School's matric pass rate of 97.7% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Nsikayendlu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Nsikayendlu High School?
Nsikayendlu High School reported 969 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Nsikayendlu High School?
Yes, Nsikayendlu 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 Nsikayendlu High School's matric results like?
Nsikayendlu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. That's up from 87.7% in 2023.
Is Nsikayendlu High School a public or private school?
Nsikayendlu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nsikayendlu High School?
You can call 035 877 1922 or email boya690@gmail.com. It is located at 1178 Dr Dennis Madide D Street, Ulundi, 3838.