Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ncotshane circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Pongola Academy Gekombineerd, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Zululand district, Pongola Academy Gekombineerd operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
Pongola Academy Gekombineerd entered 23 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 20 | 90.9% |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112522.
That year, Pongola Academy Gekombineerd offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 17 | 11 | 64.7% |
| Accounting | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Pongola Academy Gekombineerd 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 Pongola Academy Gekombineerd specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.