On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Shongwe Boarding School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Shongwe Boarding School is a public combined school in Imbongozi, Shongwe Mission. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.
887
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 66 matric candidates from Shongwe Boarding School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
108
103
95.4%
2024
123
121
98.4%
2025
66
63
95.5%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Shongwe Boarding School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
51
51
100.0%
Mathematical Literacy
72
70
97.2%
Physical Sciences
45
39
86.7%
Life Sciences
122
116
95.1%
Agricultural Sciences
123
113
91.9%
Geography
78
76
97.4%
English First Additional Language
123
123
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Shongwe Boarding School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Shongwe Boarding School for its exact current amount.
Admissions
How to apply
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
