Public secondary school · Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Mkhonjane circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Maceba Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Nquthu, Maceba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
In 2025, 201 matric candidates from Maceba Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 161 | 151 | 93.8% |
| 2024 | 152 | 144 | 94.7% |
| 2025 | 201 | 191 | 95.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212108.
That year, Maceba 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 | 57 | 52 | 91.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 96 | 93 | 96.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 52 | 50 | 96.2% |
| Life Sciences | 90 | 63 | 70.0% |
| Accounting | 62 | 51 | 82.3% |
| Business Studies | 62 | 60 | 96.8% |
| Economics | 62 | 59 | 95.2% |
| Geography | 90 | 86 | 95.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 149 | 149 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Maceba Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.