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Old Mill School

Public secondary school · Nyala Park, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Welcome to Old Mill School, a public secondary school serving Nyala Park. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.9% pass rate.

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Old Mill School is a public secondary school in Nyala Park. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,079
Learners
39
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Old Mill School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Old Mill School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 186 learners from Old Mill School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318414981.0%
202415914088.1%
202518615884.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113454.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Old Mill School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1115852.3%
Mathematical Literacy484389.6%
Physical Sciences484593.8%
Life Sciences786178.2%
Agricultural Sciences292482.8%
Accounting524178.8%
Business Studies5252100.0%
Economics524178.8%
Geography2929100.0%
English First Additional Language159159100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Old Mill School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Old Mill School's 1,079; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Old Mill School's 84.9%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Old Mill School, 2,166 compared with 1,079; is a public primary school, a different phase than Old Mill School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Old Mill School's 1,079; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Old Mill School's 84.9%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Old Mill School, 1,763 compared with 1,079; is a public primary school, a different phase than Old Mill School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Old Mill School, 1,742 compared with 1,079; is a public primary school, a different phase than Old Mill School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
16 Warbler Way, Nyala Park, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
P.o.box 754, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 792 4880
Email
oldmill@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500243608

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Old Mill 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 Old Mill School directly, on 035 792 4880 or by email at OLDMILL@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Old Mill 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 Old Mill School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Old Mill School's matric pass rate of 84.9% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Old Mill School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Old Mill School?
Old Mill School reported 1,079 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Old Mill School?
Yes, Old Mill 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 Old Mill School's matric results like?
Old Mill School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.9%, in 2025. That's up from 81% in 2023.
Is Old Mill School a public or private school?
Old Mill School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Old Mill School?
You can call 035 792 4880 or email OLDMILL@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 16 Warbler Way, Nyala Park, Empangeni, 3880.