Public secondary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Mashona circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Mahlabathini High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mahlabathini, Mahlabathini High School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 141 matric candidates from Mahlabathini High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 118 | 78.7% |
| 2024 | 158 | 138 | 87.3% |
| 2025 | 141 | 122 | 86.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112218.
That year, Mahlabathini High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 80 | 51 | 63.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 79 | 67 | 84.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 58 | 53 | 91.4% |
| Life Sciences | 127 | 72 | 56.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 35 | 31 | 88.6% |
| Accounting | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Business Studies | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| History | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 159 | 159 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mahlabathini High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.