Public secondary school · Ncotshane, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ncotshane circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ophongolo High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ncotshane, Ophongolo High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Ophongolo High School entered 158 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175 | 141 | 80.6% |
| 2024 | 165 | 136 | 82.4% |
| 2025 | 158 | 118 | 74.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112521.
That year, Ophongolo High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 24 | 53.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 120 | 84 | 70.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 45 | 26 | 57.8% |
| Life Sciences | 45 | 44 | 97.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 34 | 33 | 97.1% |
| Accounting | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| Business Studies | 47 | 41 | 87.2% |
| Economics | 47 | 42 | 89.4% |
| Geography | 73 | 62 | 84.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 165 | 165 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ophongolo High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.