Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ncotshane circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Magutshwa Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Magutshwa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Zululand district. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Magutshwa Secondary School entered 109 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 53.2% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 72 | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 97 | 62 | 63.9% |
| 2025 | 109 | 58 | 53.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112513.
Magutshwa Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 94.9%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 25 | 65.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 59 | 46 | 78.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 14 | 38.9% |
| Life Sciences | 76 | 27 | 35.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 36 | 24 | 66.7% |
| Accounting | 22 | 17 | 77.3% |
| Business Studies | 22 | 18 | 81.8% |
| Economics | 22 | 15 | 68.2% |
| Geography | 40 | 27 | 67.5% |
| History | 40 | 35 | 87.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 98 | 93 | 94.9% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Magutshwa 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.