Public secondary school · Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Mxenge circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mafumbuka Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umlazi, Mafumbuka Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 79 matric candidates from Mafumbuka Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 83 | 93.3% |
| 2024 | 84 | 69 | 82.1% |
| 2025 | 79 | 79 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411412.
That year, Mafumbuka Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 | 50.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 70 | 46 | 65.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 7 | 35.0% |
| Life Sciences | 35 | 19 | 54.3% |
| Business Studies | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| Economics | 24 | 15 | 62.5% |
| Geography | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| History | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 91 | 91 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mafumbuka Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.