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Magqibagqiba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda North circuit)

In Umzinyathi, Magqibagqiba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.3% pass rate.

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

Magqibagqiba Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Umzinyathi. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

606
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magqibagqiba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Magqibagqiba Secondary School entered 64 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.3% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235757100.0%
2024535196.2%
2025645281.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412319.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Magqibagqiba Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151493.3%
Mathematical Literacy402870.0%
Physical Sciences19947.4%
Life Sciences181477.8%
Accounting171588.2%
Business Studies181688.9%
Geography211990.5%
English First Additional Language5959100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Magqibagqiba Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magqibagqiba Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Magqibagqiba Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magqibagqiba Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magqibagqiba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Magqibagqiba Secondary School's 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magqibagqiba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magqibagqiba Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 606; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magqibagqiba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magqibagqiba Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.7% against Magqibagqiba Secondary School's 81.3%).
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
Ekumanazeni Area, Verulam, Durban, 4310
Postal
P.o.box 67316, Inanda, 4310
Telephone
071 572 9451
Email
magqibagqiba@gmail.com
EMIS number
500302623

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magqibagqiba 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 Magqibagqiba Secondary School directly, on 071 572 9451 or by email at magqibagqiba@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magqibagqiba 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 Magqibagqiba Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Magqibagqiba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.3% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Magqibagqiba Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Magqibagqiba Secondary School?
Magqibagqiba Secondary School reported 606 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Magqibagqiba Secondary School?
No. Magqibagqiba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Magqibagqiba Secondary School's matric results like?
Magqibagqiba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.3%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Magqibagqiba Secondary School a public or private school?
Magqibagqiba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magqibagqiba Secondary School?
You can call 071 572 9451 or email magqibagqiba@gmail.com. It is located at Ekumanazeni Area, Verulam, Durban, 4310.