Nombika Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Nombika Secondary School
Nombika Secondary School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Mayekeni Area, Ward 15 area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ilembe education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1351 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 36:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nombika Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Nombika Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Nombika Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Nombika Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,351 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Nombika Secondary School is situated in Mayekeni Area, Ward 15, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Ndwedwe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Ndwedwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ndwedwe Main Road, Mayekeni, Verulam, 4340. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X509, Ndwedwe, 4342.
Curriculum & Academics
Nombika Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nombika Secondary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nombika Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ndwedwe Main Road, Mayekeni, Verulam, 4340
Postal
Private Bag X509, Ndwedwe, 4342
Phone
+27 67 201 5160Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500234839
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.