Public secondary school · Izotsha, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Ogwini circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Makhanda Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Izotsha, Makhanda Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 151 matric candidates from Makhanda Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 218 | 173 | 79.4% |
| 2024 | 205 | 157 | 76.6% |
| 2025 | 151 | 144 | 95.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312217.
That year, Makhanda Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.5% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 25 | 78.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 174 | 129 | 74.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 29 | 27 | 93.1% |
| Life Sciences | 172 | 109 | 63.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 99 | 77 | 77.8% |
| Accounting | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Business Studies | 107 | 100 | 93.5% |
| Economics | 34 | 32 | 94.1% |
| Geography | 71 | 65 | 91.5% |
| History | 69 | 45 | 65.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 207 | 206 | 99.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makhanda Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.