Public secondary school · Marianhill, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umbumbulu Central circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mathinta Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mathinta Secondary School is a public secondary school in Marianhill. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 58 | 98.3% |
| 2024 | 72 | 72 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 88 | 88 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411744.
Mathinta Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 47 | 94.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| History | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 72 | 72 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.