Public secondary school · Nibela Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Big Five False Bay circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Malabela Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Nibela Reserve, Malabela Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Malabela Secondary School entered 47 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5111322.
That year, Malabela Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| Life Sciences | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 34 | 33 | 97.1% |
| History | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Malabela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.