Public secondary school · Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umzumbe circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mabuthela High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mabuthela High School is a public secondary school in Umzumbe. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Mabuthela High School entered 48 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 38 | 79.2% |
| 2024 | 51 | 44 | 86.3% |
| 2025 | 48 | 36 | 75.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312121.
Mabuthela High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 10 | 71.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 37 | 27 | 73.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Business Studies | 37 | 27 | 73.0% |
| Geography | 43 | 39 | 90.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 51 | 51 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mabuthela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.