Public secondary school · Othame, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Tugela Ferry circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mawele High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Othame, Mawele High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Mawele High School entered 194 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 154 | 154 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 149 | 149 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 194 | 186 | 95.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212218.
That year, Mawele High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 96 | 86 | 89.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 53 | 53 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 90 | 90 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 126 | 123 | 97.6% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 87 | 87 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 149 | 149 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mawele High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.