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Mbambangwe High School

Public secondary school · Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Mafa circuit)

Welcome to Mbambangwe High School, a public secondary school serving Amanzimtoti. Its most recent matric class posted a 74.9% pass rate.

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Mbambangwe High School is a public secondary school in Amanzimtoti. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,276
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mbambangwe High 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, 167 matric candidates from Mbambangwe High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 74.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023867991.9%
2024877687.4%
202516712574.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411319.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mbambangwe High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics452760.0%
Mathematical Literacy423378.6%
Physical Sciences251664.0%
Life Sciences252184.0%
Accounting191473.7%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics1919100.0%
Geography6868100.0%
History4343100.0%
English First Additional Language8787100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Mbambangwe High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambangwe High School, 2,782 compared with 1,276; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.2% against Mbambangwe High School's 74.9%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambangwe High School, 1,964 compared with 1,276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbambangwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Mbambangwe High School's 1,276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbambangwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Mbambangwe High School's 1,276, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Mbambangwe High School's 1,276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbambangwe High 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
Mbambangwe Secondary, Bhekulwandle, Amanzimtoti, 4125
Postal
P.o.box 381, Amanzimtoti, 4125
Telephone
084 796 4048
Email
mbambangwehigh@gmail.com
EMIS number
500203648

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbambangwe 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 Mbambangwe High School directly, on 084 796 4048 or by email at mbambangwehigh@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbambangwe High 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 Mbambangwe High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Mbambangwe High School's matric pass rate of 74.9% is lower than OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL's 86.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Mbambangwe High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Mbambangwe High School?
Mbambangwe High School reported 1,276 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Mbambangwe High School?
No. Mbambangwe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mbambangwe High School's matric results like?
Mbambangwe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.9%, in 2025. That's down from 91.9% in 2023.
Is Mbambangwe High School a public or private school?
Mbambangwe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbambangwe High School?
You can call 084 796 4048 or email mbambangwehigh@gmail.com. It is located at Mbambangwe Secondary, Bhekulwandle, Amanzimtoti, 4125.