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Mbusi High School

Public secondary school · Kwamachi, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Pisgah circuit)

Mbusi High School is a public secondary school based in Kwamachi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.6%.

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

In Kwamachi, Mbusi High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,001
Learners
33
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mbusi High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 158 learners from Mbusi High School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023969497.9%
202411411096.5%
202515815195.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312222.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mbusi High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics212095.2%
Mathematical Literacy938591.4%
Physical Sciences2121100.0%
Life Sciences614472.1%
Agricultural Sciences403997.5%
Accounting252496.0%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics44100.0%
Geography847690.5%
History4444100.0%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Mbusi High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Mbusi High School, 1,710 compared with 1,001; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbusi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbusi High School, 1,673 compared with 1,001; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mbusi High School's 95.6%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbusi High School, 1,612 compared with 1,001; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Mbusi High School's 95.6%.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbusi High School, 1,592 compared with 1,001; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Mbusi High School's 95.6%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Mbusi High School's 1,001; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbusi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Conemara Store, Nqabeni, Harding, 4682
Postal
Private Bag X120, Nqabeni, 4680
Telephone
082 781 1301
Email
dudun.mgo@gmail.com
EMIS number
500205128

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbusi 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 Mbusi High School directly, on 082 781 1301 or by email at dudun.mgo@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbusi 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 Mbusi High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Mbusi High School's matric pass rate of 95.6% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Mbusi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Mbusi High School?
Mbusi High School reported 1,001 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mbusi High School?
No. Mbusi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mbusi High School's matric results like?
Mbusi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.9% since 2023.
Is Mbusi High School a public or private school?
Mbusi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbusi High School?
You can call 082 781 1301 or email dudun.mgo@gmail.com. It is located at Conemara Store, Nqabeni, Harding, 4682.