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Public high school
King Dinuzulu High School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal
King Dinuzulu High School is a public high school in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 469 learners and 63 educators, about 23.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.4% of its 291 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.4% of the school's 291 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 212 | 95.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 239 | 234 | 97.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 291 | 269 | 92.4% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 469 |
| Educators (2025) | 63 |
| Learners per educator | 23.3 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500175935 |
| Exam centre number | 5112319 |
Address and location
| Street address | White City,nongoma,3950 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 230,nongoma,3950 |
| Town | Nongoma |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Nhlophenkulu |
| Municipality | Nongoma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52605009 |
| 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 King Dinuzulu High School
Is King Dinuzulu High School a public or private school?
King Dinuzulu High School is a public high school.
Does King Dinuzulu High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is King Dinuzulu High School's matric pass rate?
92.4% of its 291 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 95.9%, 2024 97.9%.
How many learners are at King Dinuzulu High School?
1 469 learners and 63 educators (about 23.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of King Dinuzulu High School?
Its EMIS number is 500175935. Its exam centre number is 5112319.
Where is King Dinuzulu High School?
White City,nongoma,3950. It is in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 072 822 7578.
Schools near King Dinuzulu High School
Ngethule C.P. School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 1.4 km
Lindizwe Primary School
Purification Works, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Nongoma Intermediate School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 2.3 km
Mangqwashu Primary School
Near Big Dam, KwaZulu-Natal 2.6 km
King Bhekuzulu College
Purification Works, KwaZulu-Natal 2.7 km
98.8% matric 2025Manzimakhulu Primary School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 2.8 km
Kwaziphethe Secondary School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 2.8 km
99.3% matric 2025Prince Layukona Full-Service School
St Alban, KwaZulu-Natal 2.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.