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Prince Mpikanina High School

Public secondary school · Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Maphophoma circuit)

Prince Mpikanina High School is a public secondary school based in Nongoma. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.7%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Prince Mpikanina High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Nongoma, Prince Mpikanina High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,301
Learners
44
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Prince Mpikanina High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Prince Mpikanina High School entered 196 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.7% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325518070.6%
202415214394.1%
202519616684.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112334.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Prince Mpikanina High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics41819.5%
Mathematical Literacy973637.1%
Physical Sciences9888.9%
Life Sciences271659.3%
Agricultural Sciences272281.5%
Business Studies14964.3%
Economics14857.1%
English First Additional Language15314997.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Prince Mpikanina High School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Prince Mpikanina High School, at 1,799 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Prince Mpikanina High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Prince Mpikanina High School's 84.7%.
  • Dwaleni High School sits in roughly the same size range as Prince Mpikanina High School, at 1,651 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Prince Mpikanina High School's 84.7%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is a similar size to Prince Mpikanina High School, with 1,651 learners against 1,301; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Prince Mpikanina High School's 84.7%.
  • Phumanyova High School is a similar size to Prince Mpikanina High School, with 1,650 learners against 1,301; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Prince Mpikanina High School's 84.7%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Prince Mpikanina High School, with 1,650 learners against 1,301; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Prince Mpikanina High School's 84.7%.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Matheni Tribal Authority, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X6130, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
071 505 9208
Email
dlaminisamke@gmail.com
EMIS number
500216709

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Prince Mpikanina High 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 Prince Mpikanina High School directly, on 071 505 9208 or by email at dlaminisamke@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Prince Mpikanina High School?
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Prince Mpikanina High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Prince Mpikanina High School's matric pass rate of 84.7% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Prince Mpikanina High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Prince Mpikanina High School?
Prince Mpikanina High School reported 1,301 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Prince Mpikanina High School?
No. Prince Mpikanina High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Prince Mpikanina High School's matric results like?
Prince Mpikanina High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.7%, in 2025. That's up from 70.6% in 2023.
Is Prince Mpikanina High School a public or private school?
Prince Mpikanina High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Prince Mpikanina High School?
You can call 071 505 9208 or email dlaminisamke@gmail.com. It is located at Matheni Tribal Authority, Nongoma, 3950.