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Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Sambane circuit)

Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School is a public secondary school based in Umkhanyakude district. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umkhanyakude district, Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

579
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School entered 98 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023959296.8%
2024929097.8%
20259898100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics928289.1%
Physical Sciences927581.5%
Life Sciences716895.8%
Agricultural Sciences5555100.0%
Accounting1616100.0%
English First Additional Language9191100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

5 other schools in Umkhanyakude district, for comparison against Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School.

  • Thongwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School, 3,881 compared with 579, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,527 learners against Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School's 579, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School, 1,819 compared with 579, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,582 learners against Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School's 579; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.2% against Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School's 100%).
  • Masibonisane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,579 learners against Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School's 579; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School's 100%.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kwamthanti Area
Telephone
035 591 2240
Email
jjdlakadla@gmail.com
EMIS number
500497132

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mandla Mthethwa Comp 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 Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School directly, on 035 591 2240 or by email at jjdlakadla@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mandla Mthethwa Comp High 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School the best school in Umkhanyakude?
On the numbers that are published, Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NAMANENI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 99.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umkhanyakude besides Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School?
Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School reported 579 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School?
Yes, Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School's matric results like?
Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.8% in 2023.
Is Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School a public or private school?
Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mandla Mthethwa Comp High School?
You can call 035 591 2240 or email jjdlakadla@gmail.com. It is located at Kwamthanti Area.