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Pongola Academy Gekombineerd

Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ncotshane circuit)

Pongola Academy Gekombineerd is a public combined school based in Zululand district. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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.

422
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023222090.9%
20242121100.0%
20252323100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112522.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pongola Academy Gekombineerd offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8675.0%
Mathematical Literacy1313100.0%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences171164.7%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies44100.0%
Geography1919100.0%
English First Additional Language2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Pongola Academy Gekombineerd.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Pongola Academy Gekombineerd, 1,799 compared with 422; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's 100%).
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Pongola Academy Gekombineerd, 1,651 compared with 422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pongola Academy Gekombineerd; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's 100%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's 422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pongola Academy Gekombineerd; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's 100%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's 422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pongola Academy Gekombineerd; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's 100%).
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pongola Academy Gekombineerd, 1,650 compared with 422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pongola Academy Gekombineerd; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's 100%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Magudwee, Pongola, 3170
Postal
P.o.box 3, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
034 413 1497
Email
admin@npgakademie.co.za
EMIS number
500250934

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pongola Academy Gekombineerd?
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 Pongola Academy Gekombineerd directly, on 034 413 1497 or by email at admin@npgakademie.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pongola Academy Gekombineerd?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Pongola Academy Gekombineerd the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Pongola Academy Gekombineerd?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Pongola Academy Gekombineerd?
Pongola Academy Gekombineerd reported 422 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Pongola Academy Gekombineerd?
Yes, Pongola Academy Gekombineerd 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 Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's matric results like?
Pongola Academy Gekombineerd's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90.9% in 2023.
Is Pongola Academy Gekombineerd a public or private school?
Pongola Academy Gekombineerd is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pongola Academy Gekombineerd?
You can call 034 413 1497 or email admin@npgakademie.co.za. It is located at Magudwee, Pongola, 3170.