Public secondary school · Umhlabashana, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Jamangweni circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Buthathubunye High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Umhlabashana, Buthathubunye High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Buthathubunye High School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 59 | 96.7% |
| 2024 | 65 | 57 | 87.7% |
| 2025 | 67 | 59 | 88.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313102.
That year, Buthathubunye High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 53 | 47 | 88.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| Life Sciences | 45 | 31 | 68.9% |
| Accounting | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Business Studies | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Geography | 44 | 37 | 84.1% |
| History | 44 | 42 | 95.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Buthathubunye High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.