Sigananda Primary School
Nkandla Village, Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal 237 m
Public high school
Nkandla Technical High School
Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal
Nkandla Technical High School is a public high school in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 860 learners and 26 educators, about 33.1 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 96.5% of its 113 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.5% of the school's 113 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 84 | 88.4% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 81 | 76 | 93.8% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 113 | 109 | 96.5% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 860 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 33.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500231583 |
| Exam centre number | 5113333 |
Address and location
| Street address | 319 Lot,nkandla,3855 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,nkandla,3855 |
| Town | Nkandla |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Sigananda |
| Municipality | Nkandla Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52806005 |
| 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 Nkandla Technical High School
Is Nkandla Technical High School a public or private school?
Nkandla Technical High School is a public high school.
Does Nkandla Technical High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Nkandla Technical High School's matric pass rate?
96.5% of its 113 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 88.4%, 2024 93.8%.
How many learners are at Nkandla Technical High School?
860 learners and 26 educators (about 33.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Nkandla Technical High School?
Its EMIS number is 500231583. Its exam centre number is 5113333.
Where is Nkandla Technical High School?
319 Lot,nkandla,3855. It is in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 072 700 4045.
Schools near Nkandla Technical High School
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Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School
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Ntumbeni Primary School
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Kwamtshwili Primary School
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Mdlelanga Primary School
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Mashushu High School
P O Box 409, KwaZulu-Natal 4.4 km
57.1% matric 2025Phalane Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.