Intaphuka Primary School
Intaphuka Area, KwaZulu-Natal 1.6 km
Public high school
Nqakathela Secondary School
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Nqakathela Secondary School is a public high school in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 801 learners and 22 educators, about 36.4 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, all 71 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 71 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 49 | 92.5% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 71 | 69 | 97.2% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 71 | 71 | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 801 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 36.4 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500237244 |
| Exam centre number | 5413325 |
Address and location
| Street address | Intapauka Area,verulam,4340 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X534,ndwedwe,4342 |
| Town | Ndwedwe |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Ndwedwe |
| Municipality | Ndwedwe Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52903013 |
| 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 Nqakathela Secondary School
Is Nqakathela Secondary School a public or private school?
Nqakathela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nqakathela Secondary 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 Nqakathela Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 71 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 92.5%, 2024 97.2%.
How many learners are at Nqakathela Secondary School?
801 learners and 22 educators (about 36.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Nqakathela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500237244. Its exam centre number is 5413325.
Where is Nqakathela Secondary School?
Intapauka Area,verulam,4340. It is in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 079 246 3608.
Schools near Nqakathela Secondary School
Makhawula Primary School
Kwazini, KwaZulu-Natal 2.0 km
Kwanompanda Primary School
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal 2.8 km
Gasela Primary School
Near Mpungeni Store, KwaZulu-Natal 3.4 km
Ndwedwe Primary School
Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal 3.7 km
Madlokovu Higher Primary School
Ndwedwe Mission, KwaZulu-Natal 4.0 km
Umzokhulayo Primary School
Umzokhulayo Area, KwaZulu-Natal 4.2 km
Ogunjini Primary School
Qadi Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal 4.2 km
Ndodembi Primary School
Mesatshwa, KwaZulu-Natal 4.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.