Public secondary school · Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Altona circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Somile High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Pongola, Somile High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
Somile High School entered 42 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 27 | 73.0% |
| 2024 | 29 | 21 | 72.4% |
| 2025 | 42 | 31 | 73.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112528.
That year, Somile High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 27 | 22 | 81.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 30 | 23 | 76.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 25 | 17 | 68.0% |
| History | 27 | 25 | 92.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Somile High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.