Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Ceza circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mdumela High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mdumela High School is a public secondary school in Zululand district. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Mdumela High School entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.2% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 54 | 91.5% |
| 2024 | 64 | 49 | 76.6% |
| 2025 | 73 | 60 | 82.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112225.
Mdumela High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 16 | 64.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 39 | 23 | 59.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 14 | 56.0% |
| Life Sciences | 25 | 22 | 88.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 25 | 22 | 88.0% |
| Accounting | 40 | 23 | 57.5% |
| Business Studies | 40 | 31 | 77.5% |
| Economics | 40 | 17 | 42.5% |
| Geography | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mdumela 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.