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Manqamu High School

Public secondary school · Nkunzebomvu, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Kwa Mbonambi circuit)

Manqamu High School is a public secondary school based in Nkunzebomvu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 64.2%.

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

In Nkunzebomvu, Manqamu High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

987
Learners
30
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Manqamu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Manqamu High School entered 106 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 64.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231459666.2%
20241208066.7%
20251066864.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113436.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Manqamu High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241666.7%
Mathematical Literacy965759.4%
Physical Sciences1717100.0%
Life Sciences544277.8%
Business Studies291034.5%
Geography916773.6%
History1037572.8%
English First Additional Language12011999.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Manqamu High School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manqamu High School, 2,365 compared with 987; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Manqamu High School's 64.2%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Manqamu High School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Manqamu High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Manqamu High School, 1,929 compared with 987; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Manqamu High School's 64.2%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Manqamu High School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Manqamu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Manqamu High School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Manqamu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
4 Umbonambi Reserve, Meer En See, Kwamthethwa, 3901
Postal
P.o.box 10124, Meerensee, 3901
Telephone
078 692 5765
Email
sg.lwandle@gmail.com
EMIS number
500197284

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Manqamu 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 Manqamu High School directly, on 078 692 5765 or by email at sg.lwandle@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Manqamu 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 Manqamu High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Manqamu High School's matric pass rate of 64.2% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Manqamu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Manqamu High School?
Manqamu High School reported 987 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Manqamu High School?
No. Manqamu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Manqamu High School's matric results like?
Manqamu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 66.2% since 2023.
Is Manqamu High School a public or private school?
Manqamu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Manqamu High School?
You can call 078 692 5765 or email sg.lwandle@gmail.com. It is located at 4 Umbonambi Reserve, Meer En See, Kwamthethwa, 3901.