Kambi Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 150 m
Public high school
Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 548 learners and 16 educators, about 34.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 66.7% of its 114 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
66.7% of the school's 114 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 51 | 87.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 64 | 55 | 85.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 114 | 76 | 66.7% | 84.2% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 548 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 34.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 49% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400357 |
| Exam centre number | 4291040 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kambi A/A,mthatha,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X5069, Umtata, 5099 |
| Suburb / area | Umtata |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape 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 Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School
Is Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary 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 Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
66.7% of its 114 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 87.9%, 2024 85.9%.
How many learners are at Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School?
548 learners and 16 educators (about 34.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 49% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400357. Its exam centre number is 4291040.
Where is Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School?
Kambi A/A,mthatha,mthatha,5099. It is in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 073 331 3132.
Schools near Leslie Nkala Senior Secondary School
Candilanga Senior Primary School
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Ashton Nkala Primary School
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Zanokhanyo Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Matshongwe Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Ngubesizwe Primary School
Tsolo, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Gobizizwe Senior Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Dikishe Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Ncise Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.