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Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School

Public secondary school · P.o Nyoni, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Gingindlovu circuit)

Welcome to Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School, a public secondary school serving P.o Nyoni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.6%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in P.o Nyoni. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,793
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mathubesizwe Senior 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

In 2025, 260 matric candidates from Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.6% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318817794.1%
202425423692.9%
202526023389.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413114.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics622743.5%
Mathematical Literacy19216284.4%
Physical Sciences484083.3%
Life Sciences1149381.6%
Agricultural Sciences14412989.6%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies888293.2%
Economics292689.7%
Geography554887.3%
English First Additional Language254254100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ilembe district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ilembe district with Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School, 2,690 compared with 1,793; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School is a similar size to Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School, with 1,889 learners against 1,793; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School, at 1,796 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is a similar size to Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School, with 1,599 learners against 1,793; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Enkukwini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School, at 1,565 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Macambini Tribal Authority, Nyoni, 802
Postal
Private Bag X2103, Nyoni, 3802
Telephone
082 844 2215
Email
mathubesizwehighschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500201872

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathubesizwe Senior 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 Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 844 2215 or by email at mathubesizwehighschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathubesizwe Senior 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 Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School the best school in Ilembe?
On the numbers that are published, Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.6% is lower than GROUTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ilembe besides Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School?
Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School reported 1,793 learners and 46 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 Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School?
No. Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.6%, in 2025. That's down from 94.1% in 2023.
Is Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School?
You can call 082 844 2215 or email mathubesizwehighschool@gmail.com. It is located at Macambini Tribal Authority, Nyoni, 802.