Public combined school · Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda North circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Makhapha Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umzinyathi, Makhapha Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 111 matric candidates from Makhapha Combined School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 103 | 98.1% |
| 2024 | 88 | 85 | 96.6% |
| 2025 | 111 | 102 | 91.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412320.
That year, Makhapha Combined School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 72 | 64 | 88.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| Business Studies | 74 | 62 | 83.8% |
| Economics | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 77 | 75 | 97.4% |
| History | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 92 | 92 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makhapha Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.