On this page, you will find the key facts about Mbhandule Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mbhandule Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mkhuhlu. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.
430
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Mbhandule Secondary School entered 146 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
120
54
45.0%
2024
118
88
74.6%
2025
146
105
71.9%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Mbhandule Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
11
8
72.7%
Mathematical Literacy
109
83
76.1%
Physical Sciences
11
11
100.0%
Life Sciences
119
70
58.8%
Geography
118
87
73.7%
History
108
96
88.9%
English First Additional Language
120
108
90.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Mbhandule Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mbhandule Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
