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Magwegwana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Belgrade circuit)

In Tribal Authority, Magwegwana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.8%.

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

Magwegwana Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tribal Authority. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

531
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magwegwana 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Magwegwana Secondary School entered 235 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322020492.7%
202426622082.7%
202523519783.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112514.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Magwegwana Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16911366.9%
Mathematical Literacy1009090.0%
Physical Sciences15110267.5%
Life Sciences21819187.6%
Agricultural Sciences21020597.6%
Accounting352674.3%
Business Studies544990.7%
Economics716490.1%
English First Additional Language269269100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Magwegwana Secondary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Magwegwana Secondary School's 531; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magwegwana Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Magwegwana Secondary School's 83.8%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Magwegwana Secondary School's 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Magwegwana Secondary School's 83.8%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magwegwana Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Magwegwana Secondary School's 83.8%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Magwegwana Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Magwegwana Secondary School's 83.8%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Magwegwana Secondary School's 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Magwegwana Secondary School's 83.8%.
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
Mozane Trust Farm, Kwagabela Area, Uphongolo, 3170
Postal
P.o.box 1928, Pongola, 3170
Telephone
64303026
Email
magwegwa-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500336071

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magwegwana 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 Magwegwana Secondary School directly, on 64303026 or by email at MAGWEGWA-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magwegwana 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 Magwegwana Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Magwegwana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.8% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Magwegwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Magwegwana Secondary School?
Magwegwana Secondary School reported 531 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Magwegwana Secondary School?
No. Magwegwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Magwegwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Magwegwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.8%, in 2025. That's down from 92.7% in 2023.
Is Magwegwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Magwegwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magwegwana Secondary School?
You can call 64303026 or email MAGWEGWA-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Mozane Trust Farm, Kwagabela Area, Uphongolo, 3170.