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Macaphuna Secondary School

Public secondary school · Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Lower Umvoti circuit)

Macaphuna Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Maphumulo. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Maphumulo, Macaphuna Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

187
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Macaphuna Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Macaphuna Secondary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,690 learners against Macaphuna Secondary School's 187; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Macaphuna Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,889 learners against Macaphuna Secondary School's 187; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macaphuna Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Macaphuna Secondary School, 1,796 compared with 187; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macaphuna Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macaphuna Secondary School, 1,793 compared with 187; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Macaphuna Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School teaches considerably more learners than Macaphuna Secondary School, 1,599 compared with 187; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Macaphuna Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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
1527 D Road, Hlimbithwa, Maphumulo, 4470
Postal
Private Bag X9233, Maphumulo, 4470
Telephone
073 361 9330
Email
macaphunasec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500190476

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Macaphuna 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 Macaphuna Secondary School directly, on 073 361 9330 or by email at macaphunasec@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Macaphuna 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 Macaphuna Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Macaphuna Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Macaphuna Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Macaphuna Secondary School?
Macaphuna Secondary School reported 187 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Macaphuna Secondary School?
No. Macaphuna Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Macaphuna Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Macaphuna Secondary School.
Is Macaphuna Secondary School a public or private school?
Macaphuna Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Macaphuna Secondary School?
You can call 073 361 9330 or email macaphunasec@gmail.com. It is located at 1527 D Road, Hlimbithwa, Maphumulo, 4470.