Enhlababo Primary School
Nhlababo, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Public high school
Nqamana Secondary School
Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal
Nqamana Secondary 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 59 learners and 5 educators, about 11.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 83.3% of its 12 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 12 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 11 | 57.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 13 | 10 | 76.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 12 | 10 | 83.3% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 59 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 11.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500309468 |
| Exam centre number | 51133365 |
Address and location
| Street address | Enhlababo Reserve Emangidini,nkandla,3855 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 195,nkandla,3855 |
| Town | Nkandla |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Sigananda |
| Municipality | Nkandla Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52806007 |
| 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 Nqamana Secondary School
Is Nqamana Secondary School a public or private school?
Nqamana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nqamana Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Nqamana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 12 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 57.9%, 2024 76.9%.
How many learners are at Nqamana Secondary School?
59 learners and 5 educators (about 11.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Nqamana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500309468. Its exam centre number is 51133365.
Where is Nqamana Secondary School?
Enhlababo Reserve Emangidini,nkandla,3855. It is in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 073 426 4000.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.