Public secondary school · Mbongolwane, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Mbongolwane circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mafunda Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mafunda Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mbongolwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Of the 62 learners from Mafunda Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 74.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 48 | 87.3% |
| 2024 | 61 | 43 | 70.5% |
| 2025 | 62 | 46 | 74.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113113.
Mafunda Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 96.8%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 12 | 5 | 41.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 37 | 74.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 8 | 66.7% |
| Life Sciences | 30 | 17 | 56.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 12 | 10 | 83.3% |
| Geography | 50 | 35 | 70.0% |
| History | 49 | 40 | 81.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 62 | 60 | 96.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mafunda 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.