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Masibumbane High School

Public secondary school · Umfolozi Street, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ondini circuit)

Welcome to Masibumbane High School, a public secondary school serving Umfolozi Street. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.6% pass rate.

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Masibumbane High School is a public secondary school in Umfolozi Street. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

988
Learners
42
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Masibumbane High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Masibumbane High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 157 matric candidates from Masibumbane High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317215891.9%
202414913691.3%
202515713686.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112221.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Masibumbane High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1057975.2%
Physical Sciences1058984.8%
Life Sciences998989.9%
Accounting2727100.0%
Geography615590.2%
English First Additional Language149149100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Masibumbane High School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Masibumbane High School's 988; is a public combined school, a different phase than Masibumbane High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Masibumbane High School's 86.6%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Masibumbane High School's 988; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Masibumbane High School's 86.6%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masibumbane High School, 1,651 compared with 988; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Masibumbane High School's 86.6%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Masibumbane High School, 1,650 compared with 988; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Masibumbane High School's 86.6%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Masibumbane High School's 988; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Masibumbane High School's 86.6%.
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
A335 Umfolozi Street, Ulundi, 3838
Postal
P.o.box 19, Ulundi, 3838
Telephone
035 879 1239
Email
masibumbanereception@gmail.com
EMIS number
500200836

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masibumbane 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 Masibumbane High School directly, on 035 879 1239 or by email at masibumbanereception@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masibumbane 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 Masibumbane High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Masibumbane High School's matric pass rate of 86.6% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Masibumbane High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Masibumbane High School?
Masibumbane High School reported 988 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Masibumbane High School?
Yes, Masibumbane High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Masibumbane High School's matric results like?
Masibumbane High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's down from 91.9% in 2023.
Is Masibumbane High School a public or private school?
Masibumbane High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masibumbane High School?
You can call 035 879 1239 or email masibumbanereception@gmail.com. It is located at A335 Umfolozi Street, Ulundi, 3838.