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Ntathakusa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Oneroom Section, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Winterton circuit)

In Oneroom Section, Ntathakusa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72.9%.

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

Ntathakusa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Oneroom Section. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,139
Learners
38
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ntathakusa Secondary 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

Ntathakusa Secondary School entered 181 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315213890.8%
202418815683.0%
202518113272.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211120.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ntathakusa Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252184.0%
Mathematical Literacy1419366.0%
Physical Sciences251976.0%
Life Sciences2525100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1111100.0%
Accounting141178.6%
Business Studies141285.7%
Economics141285.7%
Geography936873.1%
History12710985.8%
English First Additional Language18818095.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Ntathakusa Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntathakusa Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntathakusa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ntathakusa Secondary School, 1,758 compared with 1,139; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntathakusa Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Ntathakusa Secondary School's 72.9%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Ntathakusa Secondary School, 1,624 compared with 1,139; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Ntathakusa Secondary School's 72.9%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is a similar size to Ntathakusa Secondary School, with 1,528 learners against 1,139; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Ntathakusa Secondary School's 72.9%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is a similar size to Ntathakusa Secondary School, with 1,486 learners against 1,139; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Ntathakusa Secondary School's 72.9%.
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
74 R Estcourt To, Khethani, Winterton, 3340
Postal
P.o.box 153, Winterton, 3340
Telephone
036 307 0252
Email
ntathakusa.sec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500239538

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntathakusa 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 Ntathakusa Secondary School directly, on 036 307 0252 or by email at ntathakusa.sec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntathakusa 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 Ntathakusa Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Ntathakusa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.9% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Ntathakusa Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Ntathakusa Secondary School?
Ntathakusa Secondary School reported 1,139 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Ntathakusa Secondary School?
No. Ntathakusa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ntathakusa Secondary School's matric results like?
Ntathakusa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.9%, in 2025. That's down from 90.8% in 2023.
Is Ntathakusa Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntathakusa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntathakusa Secondary School?
You can call 036 307 0252 or email ntathakusa.sec@gmail.com. It is located at 74 R Estcourt To, Khethani, Winterton, 3340.