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Mafu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Emazizini circuit)

Welcome to Mafu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bergville. Its last matric group achieved a 74.8% pass rate.

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Mafu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bergville. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

402
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mafu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Mafu Secondary School entered 155 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318413875.0%
202415010872.0%
202515511674.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211110.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mafu Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 98%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy1519361.6%
Life Sciences795367.1%
Agricultural Sciences352982.9%
Business Studies734663.0%
Geography867587.2%
History1129383.0%
English First Additional Language15114898.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

Here is how Mafu Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafu Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 402; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mafu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mafu Secondary School, 1,758 compared with 402; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mafu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mafu Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Mafu Secondary School, 1,624 compared with 402; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Mafu Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mafu Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 402; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Mafu Secondary School's 74.8%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafu Secondary School, 1,486 compared with 402; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Mafu Secondary School's 74.8%.
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
Oliviers Hoek Farm, Oliviershoek Farm, Bergville, 3350
Postal
Private Bag X1614, Bergville, 3350
Telephone
082 823 1047
Email
mdavu@gmail.com
EMIS number
500191771

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafu 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 Mafu Secondary School directly, on 082 823 1047 or by email at mdavu@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mafu 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 Mafu Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Mafu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.8% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Mafu Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Mafu Secondary School?
Mafu Secondary School reported 402 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Mafu Secondary School?
No. Mafu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mafu Secondary School's matric results like?
Mafu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 75% since 2023.
Is Mafu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mafu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafu Secondary School?
You can call 082 823 1047 or email mdavu@gmail.com. It is located at Oliviers Hoek Farm, Oliviershoek Farm, Bergville, 3350.