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James Nxumalo Agricultural High School
Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal
James Nxumalo Agricultural High School is a public high school in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 796 learners and 30 educators, about 26.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, all 117 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 117 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 140 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 93 | 93 | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 117 | 117 | 100.0% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 796 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 26.5 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 118 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500171014 |
| Exam centre number | 5112213 |
Address and location
| Street address | 66 R Fort Nolela,ulundi,3838 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X48,ulundi,3838 |
| Town | Ulundi |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Ondini |
| Municipality | Ulundi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52606021 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about James Nxumalo Agricultural High School
Is James Nxumalo Agricultural High School a public or private school?
James Nxumalo Agricultural High School is a public high school.
Does James Nxumalo Agricultural High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is James Nxumalo Agricultural High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 117 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at James Nxumalo Agricultural High School?
796 learners and 30 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 66% of 118 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of James Nxumalo Agricultural High School?
Its EMIS number is 500171014. Its exam centre number is 5112213.
Where is James Nxumalo Agricultural High School?
66 R Fort Nolela,ulundi,3838. It is in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 035 879 1075.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.