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Mcoseleli Secondary School

Public secondary school · Piertermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Mkhambathi circuit)

Welcome to Mcoseleli Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Piertermaritzburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.6%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mcoseleli Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mcoseleli Secondary School is a public secondary school in Piertermaritzburg. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

547
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mcoseleli Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Mcoseleli Secondary School entered 70 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.6% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023525096.2%
2024756890.7%
2025706998.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311121.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mcoseleli Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191263.2%
Mathematical Literacy575393.0%
Physical Sciences191263.2%
Life Sciences422150.0%
Accounting8787.5%
Business Studies353085.7%
Economics11981.8%
Geography655381.5%
History585493.1%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Mcoseleli Secondary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Mcoseleli Secondary School, 2,003 compared with 547; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Mcoseleli Secondary School's 98.6%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Mcoseleli Secondary School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mcoseleli Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Mcoseleli Secondary School's 547; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Mcoseleli Secondary School's 98.6%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Mcoseleli Secondary School's 547; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Mcoseleli Secondary School's 98.6%.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Mcoseleli Secondary School, 1,640 compared with 547; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Mcoseleli Secondary School's 98.6%).
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
Maqonqo Nkangala, Pietermaritzburg, 3235
Postal
P.o.box 8567, Cumberwood, 3235
Telephone
083 660 7788
Email
mcoselelisecondary@yahho.com
EMIS number
500205905

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mcoseleli Secondary 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 Mcoseleli Secondary School directly, on 083 660 7788 or by email at mcoselelisecondary@yahho.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mcoseleli Secondary 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 Mcoseleli Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Mcoseleli Secondary School's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Mcoseleli Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Mcoseleli Secondary School?
Mcoseleli Secondary School reported 547 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mcoseleli Secondary School?
No. Mcoseleli Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mcoseleli Secondary School's matric results like?
Mcoseleli Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.2% since 2023.
Is Mcoseleli Secondary School a public or private school?
Mcoseleli Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mcoseleli Secondary School?
You can call 083 660 7788 or email mcoselelisecondary@yahho.com. It is located at Maqonqo Nkangala, Pietermaritzburg, 3235.