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Makhapha Combined School

Public combined school · Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda North circuit)

Makhapha Combined School is a public combined school based in Umzinyathi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.9%.

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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.

1,335
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makhapha Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310510398.1%
2024888596.6%
202511110291.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412320.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makhapha Combined School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1616100.0%
Mathematical Literacy726488.9%
Physical Sciences1818100.0%
Life Sciences1818100.0%
Accounting151493.3%
Business Studies746283.8%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography777597.4%
History5959100.0%
English First Additional Language9292100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Makhapha Combined School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Makhapha Combined School's 1,335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhapha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Makhapha Combined School's 91.9%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Makhapha Combined School's 1,335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhapha Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhapha Combined School, 2,020 compared with 1,335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhapha Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Makhapha Combined School's 1,335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhapha Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Makhapha Combined School's 1,335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhapha Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Makhapha Combined School's 91.9%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Egugwini Area, Egugwiniemzinyathi, Durban, 4310
Postal
P.o.box 43227, Inanda, 4310
Telephone
071 135 1909
Email
tabhengu77@gmail.com
EMIS number
500194361

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makhapha Combined 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 Makhapha Combined School directly, on 071 135 1909 or by email at tabhengu77@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makhapha Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Makhapha Combined School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Makhapha Combined School's matric pass rate of 91.9% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Makhapha Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Makhapha Combined School?
Makhapha Combined School reported 1,335 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Makhapha Combined School?
No. Makhapha Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makhapha Combined School's matric results like?
Makhapha Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.9%, in 2025. That's down from 98.1% in 2023.
Is Makhapha Combined School a public or private school?
Makhapha Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makhapha Combined School?
You can call 071 135 1909 or email tabhengu77@gmail.com. It is located at Egugwini Area, Egugwiniemzinyathi, Durban, 4310.