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Ubongumenzi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Mkhonjane circuit)

Ubongumenzi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nquthu. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ubongumenzi Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nquthu, Ubongumenzi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,572
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ubongumenzi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ubongumenzi Secondary School entered 216 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.1% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316815994.6%
202418117295.0%
202521619992.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212325.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ubongumenzi Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics686291.2%
Mathematical Literacy11310895.6%
Physical Sciences685479.4%
Life Sciences686291.2%
Accounting383797.4%
Business Studies11310592.9%
Economics494591.8%
Geography11711295.7%
English First Additional Language181181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Ubongumenzi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubongumenzi Secondary School, at 1,738 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ubongumenzi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Ubongumenzi Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Greytown Primary School is a similar size to Ubongumenzi Secondary School, with 1,513 learners against 1,572; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubongumenzi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is a similar size to Ubongumenzi Secondary School, with 1,350 learners against 1,572; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Ubongumenzi Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Thalana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ubongumenzi Secondary School, at 1,348 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Ubongumenzi Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Luvisi Primary School is a similar size to Ubongumenzi Secondary School, with 1,310 learners against 1,572; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ubongumenzi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Entanya Ndlovu Reserve, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
P.o.box 2012, Nquthu, 3135
Telephone
034 271 5007
Email
maqhawe116@gmail.com
EMIS number
500321271

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ubongumenzi Secondary 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 Ubongumenzi Secondary School directly, on 034 271 5007 or by email at maqhawe116@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ubongumenzi Secondary 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 Ubongumenzi Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Ubongumenzi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.1% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Ubongumenzi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Ubongumenzi Secondary School?
Ubongumenzi Secondary School reported 1,572 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Ubongumenzi Secondary School?
No. Ubongumenzi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ubongumenzi Secondary School's matric results like?
Ubongumenzi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.6% since 2023.
Is Ubongumenzi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ubongumenzi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ubongumenzi Secondary School?
You can call 034 271 5007 or email maqhawe116@gmail.com. It is located at Entanya Ndlovu Reserve, Nqutu, 3135.