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Mavumbuka High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Winterton circuit)

Mavumbuka High School is a public secondary school based in Uthukela district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.8%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mavumbuka High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Uthukela district, Mavumbuka High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,115
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mavumbuka High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mavumbuka High School entered 130 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312511188.8%
20241139483.2%
202513011890.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211112.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mavumbuka High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5757100.0%
Mathematical Literacy563155.4%
Physical Sciences302790.0%
Life Sciences302790.0%
Accounting272592.6%
Business Studies403587.5%
Economics271970.4%
Geography735474.0%
History565496.4%
English First Additional Language11311097.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Mavumbuka High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Mavumbuka High School's 1,115; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mavumbuka High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Mavumbuka High School's 1,115; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mavumbuka High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mavumbuka High School's 90.8%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Mavumbuka High School's 1,115; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.1% against Mavumbuka High School's 90.8%).
  • Mpumelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mavumbuka High School, at 1,528 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Mavumbuka High School's 90.8%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mavumbuka High School, at 1,486 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Mavumbuka High School's 90.8%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cathedral Peak Road, Mamfemfetheni, Winterton, 3340
Postal
Private Bag X19, Winterton, 3340
Telephone
072 154 1726
Email
mavumbukahigh@gmail.com
EMIS number
500202538

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mavumbuka 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 Mavumbuka High School directly, on 072 154 1726 or by email at mavumbukahigh@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mavumbuka High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mavumbuka High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Mavumbuka High School's matric pass rate of 90.8% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Mavumbuka High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Mavumbuka High School?
Mavumbuka High School reported 1,115 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Mavumbuka High School?
No. Mavumbuka High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mavumbuka High School's matric results like?
Mavumbuka High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.8% since 2023.
Is Mavumbuka High School a public or private school?
Mavumbuka High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mavumbuka High School?
You can call 072 154 1726 or email mavumbukahigh@gmail.com. It is located at Cathedral Peak Road, Mamfemfetheni, Winterton, 3340.