Public secondary school · Margate, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Gamalakhe circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mashesha Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Margate, Mashesha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Mashesha Secondary School entered 19 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 16 | 88.9% |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312219.
That year, Mashesha Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| History | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mashesha Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.