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Maqoqa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Okhombe, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Emazizini circuit)

Maqoqa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Okhombe. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Maqoqa Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Okhombe, Maqoqa Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

426
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 87 learners from Maqoqa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236363100.0%
2024858094.1%
2025878193.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211111.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Maqoqa Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics635688.9%
Mathematical Literacy222195.5%
Physical Sciences635892.1%
Life Sciences858094.1%
Business Studies221986.4%
Geography858397.6%
English First Additional Language8585100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Uthukela district with Maqoqa Secondary School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Maqoqa Secondary School's 426; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maqoqa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Maqoqa Secondary School's 426; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maqoqa Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Maqoqa Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Maqoqa Secondary School's 426; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Maqoqa Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Maqoqa Secondary School's 426; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Maqoqa Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Maqoqa Secondary School's 426; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Maqoqa Secondary School's 93.1%.
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
Okhombe Farm, Okhombe, Bergville, 3360
Postal
Private Bag X1619, Bergville, 3350
Telephone
071 418 0061
Email
dnkosisiphe@gmail.com
EMIS number
500198949

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqoqa 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 Maqoqa Secondary School directly, on 071 418 0061 or by email at dnkosisiphe@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqoqa Secondary 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 Maqoqa Secondary School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Maqoqa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.1% 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 Maqoqa Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Maqoqa Secondary School?
Maqoqa Secondary School reported 426 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 47 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 Maqoqa Secondary School?
No. Maqoqa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maqoqa Secondary School's matric results like?
Maqoqa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Maqoqa Secondary School a public or private school?
Maqoqa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqoqa Secondary School?
You can call 071 418 0061 or email dnkosisiphe@gmail.com. It is located at Okhombe Farm, Okhombe, Bergville, 3360.