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Prince Zibhebhu High School

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

Prince Zibhebhu High School is a public secondary school based in Nongoma. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.1%.

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

In Nongoma, Prince Zibhebhu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

565
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 115 matric candidates from Prince Zibhebhu High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023666293.9%
2024626096.8%
202511511499.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112358.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Prince Zibhebhu High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221150.0%
Mathematical Literacy403075.0%
Physical Sciences221359.1%
Life Sciences222090.9%
Accounting88100.0%
Economics121083.3%
Geography423481.0%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

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

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Prince Zibhebhu High School, 1,799 compared with 565; is a public combined school, a different phase than Prince Zibhebhu High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Prince Zibhebhu High School's 99.1%).
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Prince Zibhebhu High School, 1,651 compared with 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Prince Zibhebhu High School's 99.1%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Prince Zibhebhu High School's 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Prince Zibhebhu High School's 99.1%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Prince Zibhebhu High School's 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Prince Zibhebhu High School's 99.1%).
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Prince Zibhebhu High School, 1,650 compared with 565; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Prince Zibhebhu High School's 99.1%).
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
Ngamunde/Bhanganoma Area, Nongoma,
Postal
Private Bag X5009, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
079 482 2240
Email
hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500299663

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Prince Zibhebhu 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 Zibhebhu High School directly, on 079 482 2240 or by email at HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Prince Zibhebhu 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 Zibhebhu High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Prince Zibhebhu High School's matric pass rate of 99.1% 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 Zibhebhu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Prince Zibhebhu High School?
Prince Zibhebhu High School reported 565 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Zibhebhu High School?
No. Prince Zibhebhu 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 Zibhebhu High School's matric results like?
Prince Zibhebhu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.1%, in 2025. That's up from 93.9% in 2023.
Is Prince Zibhebhu High School a public or private school?
Prince Zibhebhu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Prince Zibhebhu High School?
You can call 079 482 2240 or email HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Ngamunde/Bhanganoma Area, Nongoma,.