M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umgungundlovu district, M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,085

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School entered 182 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.1% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	205	168	82.0%
2024	164	146	89.0%
2025	182	173	95.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311316.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 98.2% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	65	49	75.4%
Mathematical Literacy	77	71	92.2%
Physical Sciences	50	43	86.0%
Life Sciences	78	70	89.7%
Accounting	28	27	96.4%
Business Studies	78	54	69.2%
Geography	78	76	97.4%
History	57	56	98.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's 1,085; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's 95.1%.
Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School, 1,825 compared with 1,085; is a public primary school, a different phase than M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School, 1,722 compared with 1,085; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's 95.1%.
Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School, 1,709 compared with 1,085; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's 95.1%.
Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's 1,085; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's 95.1%.

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: 8 Greytown Road, Pietermartizburg, 3235
Postal: P.o.box 8337, Cumberwood, 3235
Telephone: 033 342 0039
Email: info@mlspmb.co.za
EMIS number: 500189662

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at M.l. Sultan (Pmb) 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 M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School directly, on 033 342 0039 or by email at info@mlspmb.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to M.l. Sultan (Pmb) 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 M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?

On the numbers that are published, M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.1% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.

How big are the classes at M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School?

M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School reported 1,085 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School?

Yes, M.l. Sultan (Pmb) 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 M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's matric results like?

M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 82% in 2023.

Is M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School a public or private school?

M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact M.l. Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School?

You can call 033 342 0039 or email info@mlspmb.co.za. It is located at 8 Greytown Road, Pietermartizburg, 3235.