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Victorious Independent School

Private combined school · Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Belgrade circuit)

Victorious Independent School is a private combined school in Pongola. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.7% pass rate.

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

Located in Pongola, Victorious Independent School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

989
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Victorious Independent School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Victorious Independent School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 44 matric candidates from Victorious Independent School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232020100.0%
20242626100.0%
2025444397.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112536.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Victorious Independent School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1313100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1313100.0%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences2626100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1616100.0%
Accounting1010100.0%
History1313100.0%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Victorious Independent School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Victorious Independent School, 1,799 compared with 989; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Victorious Independent School's 97.7%.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Victorious Independent School, 1,651 compared with 989; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Victorious Independent School's 97.7%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Victorious Independent School's 989; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Victorious Independent School's 97.7%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Victorious Independent School's 989; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Victorious Independent School's 97.7%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Victorious Independent School, 1,650 compared with 989; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Victorious Independent School's 97.7%).
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kwalubisi Area Pongola Pongola Pongola 3170
Telephone
078 970 5964
Email
victoriousindependent@gmail.com
EMIS number
500504236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Victorious Independent 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 Victorious Independent School directly, on 078 970 5964 or by email at victoriousindependent@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Victorious Independent 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Victorious Independent School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Victorious Independent School's matric pass rate of 97.7% 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 Victorious Independent School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Victorious Independent School?
Victorious Independent School reported 989 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 55 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 Victorious Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Victorious Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Victorious Independent School's matric results like?
Victorious Independent School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Victorious Independent School a public or private school?
Victorious Independent School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Victorious Independent School?
You can call 078 970 5964 or email victoriousindependent@gmail.com. It is located at Kwalubisi Area Pongola Pongola Pongola 3170.