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Magwababa High School

Public secondary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Elandslaagte circuit)

Magwababa High School is a public secondary school based in Ladysmith. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.3%.

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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.

773
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Magwababa High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20237272100.0%
2024838298.8%
2025817896.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211414.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Magwababa High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics353188.6%
Mathematical Literacy4848100.0%
Physical Sciences3333100.0%
Life Sciences665786.4%
Accounting171694.1%
Business Studies1717100.0%
Economics171270.6%
Geography666598.5%
History3333100.0%
English First Additional Language8383100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Magwababa High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Magwababa High School's 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magwababa High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Magwababa High School's 773; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magwababa High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Magwababa High School's 96.3%).
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Magwababa High School's 773; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Magwababa High School's 96.3%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Magwababa High School's 773; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Magwababa High School's 96.3%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Magwababa High School's 773; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Magwababa High School's 96.3%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Driefontein Road, Emahukwini, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
Private Bag X9988, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
071 325 8112
Email
magwababahighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500192844

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magwababa High 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 Magwababa High School directly, on 071 325 8112 or by email at magwababahighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magwababa High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Magwababa High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Magwababa High School's matric pass rate of 96.3% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Magwababa High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Magwababa High School?
Magwababa High School reported 773 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Magwababa High School?
No. Magwababa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Magwababa High School's matric results like?
Magwababa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.3%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Magwababa High School a public or private school?
Magwababa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magwababa High School?
You can call 071 325 8112 or email magwababahighschool@gmail.com. It is located at Driefontein Road, Emahukwini, Ladysmith, 3370.