Public combined school · Next To Pongola Cemetry, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ncotshane circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Pongola Intermediate School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Pongola Intermediate School is a public combined school in Next To Pongola Cemetry. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 72 matric candidates from Pongola Intermediate School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 62 | 87.3% |
| 2024 | 67 | 62 | 92.5% |
| 2025 | 72 | 62 | 86.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112523.
Pongola Intermediate School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 44 | 97.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 24 | 92.3% |
| Life Sciences | 48 | 35 | 72.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 19 | 17 | 89.5% |
| Business Studies | 22 | 16 | 72.7% |
| Economics | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 41 | 37 | 90.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 67 | 67 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Pongola Intermediate 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.