Public secondary school · Umgababa, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Amanzimtoti circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mcothoyi High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umgababa, Mcothoyi High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Of the 118 learners from Mcothoyi High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 81 | 91.0% |
| 2024 | 75 | 68 | 90.7% |
| 2025 | 118 | 108 | 91.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411320.
That year, Mcothoyi High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 56 | 46 | 82.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 22 | 14 | 63.6% |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Geography | 78 | 72 | 92.3% |
| History | 56 | 51 | 91.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 78 | 78 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mcothoyi High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.