Public secondary school · Esidakeni, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Tugela Ferry circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mabaso Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Esidakeni, Mabaso Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 274 learners from Mabaso Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 256 | 182 | 71.1% |
| 2024 | 180 | 157 | 87.2% |
| 2025 | 274 | 216 | 78.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212242.
That year, Mabaso Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 98 | 69 | 70.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 82 | 71 | 86.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 84 | 51 | 60.7% |
| Life Sciences | 84 | 77 | 91.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 166 | 153 | 92.2% |
| Accounting | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| Business Studies | 96 | 93 | 96.9% |
| Economics | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 180 | 180 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mabaso Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.