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Public high school
Prince Mpikanina High School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal
Prince Mpikanina High School is a public high school in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 301 learners and 44 educators, about 29.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 84.7% of its 196 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.7% of the school's 196 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 255 | 180 | 70.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 152 | 143 | 94.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 196 | 166 | 84.7% | 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) | 1 301 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 29.6 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500216709 |
| Exam centre number | 5112334 |
Address and location
| Street address | Matheni Tribal Authority,nongoma,3950 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X6130,nongoma,3950 |
| Town | Nongoma |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Maphophoma |
| Municipality | Nongoma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52605012 |
| 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 Prince Mpikanina High School
Is Prince Mpikanina High School a public or private school?
Prince Mpikanina High School is a public high school.
Does Prince Mpikanina High 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 Prince Mpikanina High School's matric pass rate?
84.7% of its 196 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 70.6%, 2024 94.1%.
How many learners are at Prince Mpikanina High School?
1 301 learners and 44 educators (about 29.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Prince Mpikanina High School?
Its EMIS number is 500216709. Its exam centre number is 5112334.
Where is Prince Mpikanina High School?
Matheni Tribal Authority,nongoma,3950. It is in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 071 505 9208.
Schools near Prince Mpikanina High School
Sheleza Primary School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 1.1 km
Sigubudu Primary School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 2.6 km
Tshekhulu Primary School
Macekaneni, KwaZulu-Natal 3.1 km
Mgabhanyongo Primary School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 4.8 km
Bhobhobho Primary School
Next To Matheni Tribal Court, KwaZulu-Natal 5.1 km
Mawezulu Primary School
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal 5.3 km
Siyaphakama High School
Matheni Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal 6.2 km
96.3% matric 2025Ngwabi Primary School
Ngwabi Area, KwaZulu-Natal 6.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.