Public secondary school · Kwaxolo Triabal Athority, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Gamalakhe circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Mcushwa High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mcushwa High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwaxolo Triabal Athority. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Mcushwa High School entered 58 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 45 | 97.8% |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 58 | 58 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312223.
Mcushwa High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 12 | 70.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| History | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 51 | 51 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mcushwa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.