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Mahelane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwambotho Location, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Sakhayedwa circuit)

In Kwambotho Location, Mahelane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 93.4% pass rate.

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

Mahelane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwambotho Location. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

424
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahelane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Mahelane Secondary School entered 76 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023807695.0%
2024918290.1%
2025767193.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312264.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mahelane Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191684.2%
Mathematical Literacy726286.1%
Physical Sciences191789.5%
Life Sciences816276.5%
Accounting1010100.0%
Economics1010100.0%
Geography918391.2%
History6262100.0%
English First Additional Language919098.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Mahelane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Mahelane Secondary School's 424; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahelane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Mahelane Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mahelane Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Mahelane Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Mahelane Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Mahelane Secondary School's 424; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Mahelane Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahelane Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 424; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahelane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
250 D Block, Kwambotholotr, Harding, 4688
Postal
P.o.box 22114, Hluku, 4688
Telephone
084 300 6432
Email
mahelanesecondary1@gmail.com
EMIS number
500193103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahelane 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 Mahelane Secondary School directly, on 084 300 6432 or by email at mahelanesecondary1@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahelane 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 Mahelane Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Mahelane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.4% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Mahelane Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Mahelane Secondary School?
Mahelane Secondary School reported 424 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mahelane Secondary School?
No. Mahelane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahelane Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahelane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95% since 2023.
Is Mahelane Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahelane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahelane Secondary School?
You can call 084 300 6432 or email mahelanesecondary1@gmail.com. It is located at 250 D Block, Kwambotholotr, Harding, 4688.