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Macingwane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Keates Drift, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Bhambatha circuit)

In Keates Drift, Macingwane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Macingwane Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Macingwane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Keates Drift. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,209
Learners
34
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Macingwane Secondary 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Macingwane Secondary School entered 193 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315815698.7%
2024189189100.0%
202519319199.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212215.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Macingwane Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10710598.1%
Mathematical Literacy8282100.0%
Physical Sciences979699.0%
Life Sciences14814698.6%
Agricultural Sciences9393100.0%
Accounting4545100.0%
Business Studies9595100.0%
Economics4343100.0%
History5050100.0%
English First Additional Language191191100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Macingwane Secondary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Macingwane Secondary School, 1,738 compared with 1,209; is a public combined school, a different phase than Macingwane Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Macingwane Secondary School's 99%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Macingwane Secondary School, at 1,572 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Macingwane Secondary School's 99%.
  • Greytown Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Macingwane Secondary School, at 1,513 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macingwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Macingwane Secondary School, at 1,350 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Macingwane Secondary School's 99%.
  • Thalana Secondary School is a similar size to Macingwane Secondary School, with 1,348 learners against 1,209; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Macingwane Secondary School's 99%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
P.o.box 2549, Tugelaferry, 3010
Telephone
076 770 6375
Email
macingwane.secondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500446664

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Macingwane 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 Macingwane Secondary School directly, on 076 770 6375 or by email at macingwane.secondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Macingwane Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Macingwane Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Macingwane Secondary School's 99% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Macingwane Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Macingwane Secondary School?
Macingwane Secondary School reported 1,209 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Macingwane Secondary School?
No. Macingwane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Macingwane Secondary School's matric results like?
Macingwane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.7% since 2023.
Is Macingwane Secondary School a public or private school?
Macingwane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Macingwane Secondary School?
You can call 076 770 6375 or email macingwane.secondary@gmail.com. It is located at Tugela Ferry, 3010.