Public secondary school · Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Nondweni circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Mdonswa High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mdonswa High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nquthu. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 34 learners from Mdonswa High School who wrote matric in 2025, 55.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 30 | 20 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | 34 | 19 | 55.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212311.
Mdonswa High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 23 | 16 | 69.6% |
| Accounting | 30 | 21 | 70.0% |
| Business Studies | 30 | 24 | 80.0% |
| Economics | 30 | 20 | 66.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mdonswa 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.