Public secondary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Elandslaagte circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Magwababa High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ladysmith, Magwababa High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Of the 81 learners from Magwababa High School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 72 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 83 | 82 | 98.8% |
| 2025 | 81 | 78 | 96.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211414.
That year, Magwababa High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 31 | 88.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 66 | 57 | 86.4% |
| Accounting | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| Business Studies | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 17 | 12 | 70.6% |
| Geography | 66 | 65 | 98.5% |
| History | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 83 | 83 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Magwababa High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.