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Ntathakusa Secondary School
Oneroom Section, KwaZulu-Natal
Ntathakusa Secondary School is a public high school in Oneroom Section, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 139 learners and 38 educators, about 30 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 72.9% of its 181 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
72.9% of the school's 181 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 138 | 90.8% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 188 | 156 | 83.0% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 181 | 132 | 72.9% | 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) | 1 139 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 481 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500239538 |
| Exam centre number | 5211120 |
Address and location
| Street address | 74 R Estcourt To,khethani,winterton,3340 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 153,winterton,3340 |
| Town | Oneroom Section |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Uthukela |
| Circuit | Winterton |
| Municipality | Okhahlamba Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52305001 |
| Former department | New 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 Ntathakusa Secondary School
Is Ntathakusa Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntathakusa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ntathakusa 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 Ntathakusa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
72.9% of its 181 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 90.8%, 2024 83.0%.
How many learners are at Ntathakusa Secondary School?
1 139 learners and 38 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 481 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ntathakusa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500239538. Its exam centre number is 5211120.
Where is Ntathakusa Secondary School?
74 R Estcourt To,khethani,winterton,3340. It is in Oneroom Section, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Uthukela education district. Phone 036 307 0252.
Schools near Ntathakusa Secondary School
Winterton Primary School
Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.