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Mdlangaswa High School

Public secondary school · Uppermellville, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umzumbe circuit)

In Uppermellville, Mdlangaswa High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 88.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mdlangaswa High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mdlangaswa High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Uppermellville. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

917
Learners
31
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mdlangaswa High 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

Of the 169 learners from Mdlangaswa High School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312911286.8%
202414012992.1%
202516914988.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312224.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mdlangaswa High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics341750.0%
Mathematical Literacy1068580.2%
Physical Sciences342676.5%
Life Sciences343397.1%
Agricultural Sciences343191.2%
Accounting2424100.0%
Business Studies10610498.1%
Economics2424100.0%
History828198.8%
English First Additional Language140140100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Mdlangaswa High School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Mdlangaswa High School's 917; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdlangaswa High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Mdlangaswa High School's 917; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mdlangaswa High School's 88.2%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Mdlangaswa High School's 917; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Mdlangaswa High School's 88.2%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Mdlangaswa High School's 917; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Mdlangaswa High School's 88.2%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdlangaswa High School, 1,550 compared with 917; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdlangaswa High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Kwamadlala Location, Umbango, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
Private Bag X897, Portshepstone, 4240
Telephone
78813200
Email
sandilevezi015@gmail.com
EMIS number
500206164

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mdlangaswa 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 Mdlangaswa High School directly, on 78813200 or by email at sandilevezi015@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mdlangaswa High 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 Mdlangaswa High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Mdlangaswa High School's matric pass rate of 88.2% 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 Mdlangaswa High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Mdlangaswa High School?
Mdlangaswa High School reported 917 learners and 31 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 Mdlangaswa High School?
No. Mdlangaswa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mdlangaswa High School's matric results like?
Mdlangaswa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.8% since 2023.
Is Mdlangaswa High School a public or private school?
Mdlangaswa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mdlangaswa High School?
You can call 78813200 or email sandilevezi015@gmail.com. It is located at Kwamadlala Location, Umbango, Port Shepstone, 4240.