Nqutshini Primary School
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal 621 m
Public high school
Ntulabakayise Secondary School
Nibela, KwaZulu-Natal
Ntulabakayise Secondary School is a public high school in Nibela, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 710 learners and 21 educators, about 33.8 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 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, all 55 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 55 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 80 | 95.2% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 81 | 78 | 96.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 55 | 55 | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Learners (2025) | 710 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 33.8 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 463 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500495356 |
| Exam centre number | 5111355 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nqutshini Area Nibela Hluhluwe 3960 |
|---|---|
| Town | Nibela |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umkhanyakude |
| Circuit | Big Five False Bay |
| Municipality | Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52706004 |
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 Ntulabakayise Secondary School
Is Ntulabakayise Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntulabakayise Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ntulabakayise 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 Ntulabakayise Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 55 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 95.2%, 2024 96.3%.
How many learners are at Ntulabakayise Secondary School?
710 learners and 21 educators (about 33.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Ntulabakayise Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500495356. Its exam centre number is 5111355.
Where is Ntulabakayise Secondary School?
Nqutshini Area Nibela Hluhluwe 3960. It is in Nibela, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umkhanyakude education district. Phone 072 892 8436.
Schools near Ntulabakayise Secondary School
Nibela Primary School
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal 2.7 km
Mavuso Secondary School
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal 6.8 km
98.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.