Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kanyamazane, Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,391

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 115 matric candidates from Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	179	118	65.9%
2024	121	114	94.2%
2025	115	108	93.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	29	17	58.6%
Mathematical Literacy	93	87	93.5%
Physical Sciences	29	28	96.6%
Life Sciences	56	55	98.2%
Agricultural Sciences	49	41	83.7%
Accounting	20	19	95.0%
Business Studies	44	41	93.2%
Economics	44	43	97.7%
Geography	56	54	96.4%
English First Additional Language	122	122	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 1,391; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School's 93.9%.
Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School's 1,391; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School's 93.9%.
Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,391; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School's 93.9%).

Kanyamazane

Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Sitintile Secondary School is a similar size to Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, with 1,443 learners against 1,391; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75% against Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School's 93.9%.
Vulamasango Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, at 1,426 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Somcuba Primary School is a similar size to Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, with 1,417 learners against 1,391; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Vukasambe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School, at 1,381 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Stand No 132D/N, Msogwaba, Nelspruit, 1215
Postal: Po Box 1132 Kanyamazane Kanyamazane 1214
Telephone: 013 794 7430
EMIS number: 800003921

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School directly, on 013 794 7430, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School the best school in Kanyamazane?

On the numbers that are published, Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School's 93.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SITINTILE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 75%.

How many other schools are there in Kanyamazane besides Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kanyamazane, including Lekazi Primary School.

How big are the classes at Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School?

Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School reported 1,391 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School?

Yes, Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School's matric results like?

Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's up from 65.9% in 2023.

Is Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School a public or private school?

Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School?

You can call 013 794 7430. It is located at Stand No 132D/N, Msogwaba, Nelspruit, 1215.