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Mathinta Secondary School

Public secondary school · Marianhill, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umbumbulu Central circuit)

Welcome to Mathinta Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Marianhill. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Mathinta Secondary School is a public secondary school in Marianhill. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

925
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mathinta Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Mathinta Secondary School entered 88 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023595898.3%
20247272100.0%
20258888100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411744.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mathinta Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics222195.5%
Mathematical Literacy504794.0%
Physical Sciences2222100.0%
Life Sciences222195.5%
Agricultural Sciences2222100.0%
Accounting99100.0%
Business Studies2222100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography2828100.0%
History3838100.0%
English First Additional Language7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Mathinta Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Mathinta Secondary School, 2,782 compared with 925; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Mathinta Secondary School's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathinta Secondary School, 1,964 compared with 925; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathinta Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Mathinta Secondary School's 925; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathinta Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Mathinta Secondary School's 925, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Mathinta Secondary School's 925; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathinta Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Intake Road, Intakegezangane, Pinetown, 3600
Postal
P.o.box 2421, Pinetown, 3600
Telephone
073 346 0712
Email
mathintaschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500306212

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathinta 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 Mathinta Secondary School directly, on 073 346 0712 or by email at mathintaschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathinta Secondary 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 Mathinta Secondary School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Mathinta Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Mathinta Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Mathinta Secondary School?
Mathinta Secondary School reported 925 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mathinta Secondary School?
No. Mathinta Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mathinta Secondary School's matric results like?
Mathinta Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.3% since 2023.
Is Mathinta Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathinta Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathinta Secondary School?
You can call 073 346 0712 or email mathintaschool@gmail.com. It is located at Intake Road, Intakegezangane, Pinetown, 3600.