Public secondary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Masakhane High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Empangeni, Masakhane High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Masakhane High School entered 58 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 76 | 95.0% |
| 2024 | 99 | 92 | 92.9% |
| 2025 | 58 | 56 | 96.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113438.
That year, Masakhane High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 | 13 | 46.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 71 | 53 | 74.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 13 | 50.0% |
| Life Sciences | 63 | 46 | 73.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 63 | 56 | 88.9% |
| Accounting | 11 | 6 | 54.5% |
| Business Studies | 45 | 42 | 93.3% |
| Economics | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| Geography | 62 | 56 | 90.3% |
| History | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 99 | 99 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Masakhane High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.