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Nsimbini Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Msebe circuit)

In Zululand district, Nsimbini Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.7% pass rate.

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

Nsimbini Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zululand district. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

463
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nsimbini Secondary 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

Nsimbini Secondary School entered 76 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023686392.6%
2024565598.2%
2025767598.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112366.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nsimbini Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 94.6%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics281760.7%
Physical Sciences282278.6%
Life Sciences282692.9%
Geography272592.6%
English First Additional Language565394.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Nsimbini Secondary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Nsimbini Secondary School's 463; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nsimbini Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Nsimbini Secondary School's 98.7%).
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Nsimbini Secondary School's 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Nsimbini Secondary School's 98.7%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nsimbini Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Nsimbini Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Nsimbini Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Nsimbini Secondary School's 98.7%).
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Nsimbini Secondary School's 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Nsimbini Secondary School's 98.7%).
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
Ebuhleni Benkosi Area Nongoma 3950
Telephone
076 503 7598
Email
mp.zulu@nsimbinisecondary.org.za
EMIS number
500498464

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nsimbini Secondary 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 Nsimbini Secondary School directly, on 076 503 7598 or by email at mp.zulu@nsimbinisecondary.org.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nsimbini Secondary 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 Nsimbini Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Nsimbini Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.7% 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 Nsimbini Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Nsimbini Secondary School?
Nsimbini Secondary School reported 463 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Nsimbini Secondary School?
No. Nsimbini Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nsimbini Secondary School's matric results like?
Nsimbini Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. That's up from 92.6% in 2023.
Is Nsimbini Secondary School a public or private school?
Nsimbini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nsimbini Secondary School?
You can call 076 503 7598 or email mp.zulu@nsimbinisecondary.org.za. It is located at Ebuhleni Benkosi Area Nongoma 3950.