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Malandela High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Makhosini circuit)

In Zululand district, Malandela High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Malandela High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Malandela High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zululand district. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

522
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Malandela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Malandela High School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023625995.2%
20246161100.0%
2025676394.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112130.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Malandela High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics301240.0%
Mathematical Literacy312993.5%
Physical Sciences19736.8%
Life Sciences312890.3%
Accounting271866.7%
Business Studies4343100.0%
Economics313096.8%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Malandela High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Malandela High School's 522; is a public combined school, a different phase than Malandela High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Malandela High School's 94%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Malandela High School's 522; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Malandela High School's 94%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malandela High School, 1,651 compared with 522; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Malandela High School's 94%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Malandela High School, 1,650 compared with 522; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Malandela High School's 94%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Malandela High School's 522; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Malandela High School's 94%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Main Street, Babanango, 3850
Postal
P.o.box 41, Babanango, 3850
Telephone
035 835 0172
Email
gembhele@gmail.com
EMIS number
500195101

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malandela High 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 Malandela High School directly, on 035 835 0172 or by email at gembhele@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malandela High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Malandela High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Malandela High School's matric pass rate of 94% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Malandela High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Malandela High School?
Malandela High School reported 522 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Malandela High School?
No. Malandela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Malandela High School's matric results like?
Malandela High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.2% since 2023.
Is Malandela High School a public or private school?
Malandela High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malandela High School?
You can call 035 835 0172 or email gembhele@gmail.com. It is located at Main Street, Babanango, 3850.