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Maqhinga Memorial High School

Public secondary school · Eshane, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umvozana circuit)

Welcome to Maqhinga Memorial High School, a public secondary school serving Eshane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93%.

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Maqhinga Memorial High School is a public secondary school in Eshane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

467
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maqhinga Memorial 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

Maqhinga Memorial High School entered 43 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201890.0%
2024312993.5%
2025434093.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212413.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Maqhinga Memorial High School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhinga Memorial High School, 1,738 compared with 467; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maqhinga Memorial High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Maqhinga Memorial High School's 93%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhinga Memorial High School, 1,572 compared with 467; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against Maqhinga Memorial High School's 93%).
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Maqhinga Memorial High School's 467; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqhinga Memorial High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Maqhinga Memorial High School, 1,350 compared with 467; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Maqhinga Memorial High School's 93%.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Maqhinga Memorial High School's 467; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Maqhinga Memorial High School's 93%.
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
Eshane Area, Eshane, Greytown, 3250
Postal
P.o.box 1034, Greytown, 3250
Telephone
033 444 0867
Email
muzibuko14@gmail.com
EMIS number
500198764

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqhinga Memorial 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 Maqhinga Memorial High School directly, on 033 444 0867 or by email at muzibuko14@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqhinga Memorial 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 Maqhinga Memorial High School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Maqhinga Memorial High School's matric pass rate of 93% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Maqhinga Memorial High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Maqhinga Memorial High School?
Maqhinga Memorial High School reported 467 learners and 14 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 Maqhinga Memorial High School?
No. Maqhinga Memorial High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maqhinga Memorial High School's matric results like?
Maqhinga Memorial High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90% since 2023.
Is Maqhinga Memorial High School a public or private school?
Maqhinga Memorial High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqhinga Memorial High School?
You can call 033 444 0867 or email muzibuko14@gmail.com. It is located at Eshane Area, Eshane, Greytown, 3250.