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Mandlakhe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mhlumayo, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Zwelisha circuit)

Welcome to Mandlakhe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mhlumayo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96%.

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Mandlakhe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mhlumayo. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

238
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mandlakhe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Of the 25 learners from Mandlakhe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292793.1%
20242626100.0%
2025252496.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211317.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mandlakhe Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy2626100.0%
Life Sciences26934.6%
Geography2626100.0%
History2626100.0%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Mandlakhe Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlakhe Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 238; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandlakhe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlakhe Secondary School, 1,758 compared with 238; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mandlakhe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against Mandlakhe Secondary School's 96%).
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlakhe Secondary School, 1,624 compared with 238; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Mandlakhe Secondary School's 96%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlakhe Secondary School, 1,528 compared with 238; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Mandlakhe Secondary School's 96%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlakhe Secondary School, 1,486 compared with 238; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Mandlakhe Secondary School's 96%.
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
Mhlumayo Emangweni Road, Mnambithi, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 3584, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
061 887 9518
Email
simphiwemtshali808@gmail.com
EMIS number
500338809

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mandlakhe Secondary 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 Mandlakhe Secondary School directly, on 061 887 9518 or by email at simphiwemtshali808@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mandlakhe Secondary 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 Mandlakhe Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Mandlakhe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Mandlakhe Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Mandlakhe Secondary School?
Mandlakhe Secondary School reported 238 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mandlakhe Secondary School?
No. Mandlakhe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mandlakhe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mandlakhe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.1% since 2023.
Is Mandlakhe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mandlakhe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mandlakhe Secondary School?
You can call 061 887 9518 or email simphiwemtshali808@gmail.com. It is located at Mhlumayo Emangweni Road, Mnambithi, Ladysmith, 3370.