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Prince Silwane High School

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

Prince Silwane High School is a public secondary school based in Nongoma. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

In Nongoma, Prince Silwane High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

117
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Prince Silwane High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 12 learners from Prince Silwane High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202388100.0%
20241212100.0%
20251212100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112349.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Prince Silwane High School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy12975.0%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics12758.3%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Prince Silwane High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Prince Silwane High School, 1,799 compared with 117; is a public combined school, a different phase than Prince Silwane High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Prince Silwane High School's 100%).
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Prince Silwane High School, 1,651 compared with 117; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Prince Silwane High School's 100%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Prince Silwane High School's 117; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Prince Silwane High School's 100%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Prince Silwane High School's 117; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Prince Silwane High School's 100%).
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Prince Silwane High School, 1,650 compared with 117; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Prince Silwane High School'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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mangomhlophe Area, Mangomahlophe, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
P.o.box 413, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
076 775 6903
Email
zululangelihle@gmail.com
EMIS number
500251674

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Prince Silwane 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 Silwane High School directly, on 076 775 6903 or by email at zululangelihle@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Prince Silwane 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 Silwane High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Prince Silwane High School'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 Prince Silwane High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Prince Silwane High School?
Prince Silwane High School reported 117 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Silwane High School?
No. Prince Silwane High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Prince Silwane High School's matric results like?
Prince Silwane High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Prince Silwane High School a public or private school?
Prince Silwane High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Prince Silwane High School?
You can call 076 775 6903 or email zululangelihle@gmail.com. It is located at Mangomhlophe Area, Mangomahlophe, Nongoma, 3950.