Public combined school · Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ncotshane circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Umgnama Intermediate School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Umgnama Intermediate School is a public combined school in Pongola. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Umgnama Intermediate School entered 36 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.6% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 32 | 91.4% |
| 2024 | 35 | 29 | 82.9% |
| 2025 | 36 | 29 | 80.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112530.
Umgnama Intermediate School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 29 | 22 | 75.9% |
| Life Sciences | 36 | 22 | 61.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Geography | 35 | 29 | 82.9% |
| History | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 37 | 36 | 97.3% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Umgnama Intermediate School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.