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Mdumiseni High School

Public secondary school · Madadeni, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Madadeni circuit)

Mdumiseni High School is a public secondary school based in Madadeni. Its last matric group achieved a 93.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mdumiseni High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Madadeni, Mdumiseni High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

577
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mdumiseni High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mdumiseni High School entered 143 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312912294.6%
202411811395.8%
202514313493.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213217.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mdumiseni High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453577.8%
Mathematical Literacy847791.7%
Physical Sciences423276.2%
Life Sciences755877.3%
Business Studies3333100.0%
Geography12411088.7%
History636298.4%
English First Additional Language141141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Mdumiseni High School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Mdumiseni High School's 577; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdumiseni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Mdumiseni High School's 577; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Mdumiseni High School's 93.7%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Mdumiseni High School's 577; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Mdumiseni High School's 93.7%.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdumiseni High School, 1,771 compared with 577; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdumiseni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Mdumiseni High School's 577; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdumiseni High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7279 D Madadeni, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951
Postal
Private Bag X5019, Madadeni, 2951
Telephone
82942373
Email
mdumiseni-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500206645

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mdumiseni 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 Mdumiseni High School directly, on 82942373 or by email at mdumiseni-hs@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mdumiseni High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mdumiseni High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Mdumiseni High School's matric pass rate of 93.7% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Mdumiseni High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Mdumiseni High School?
Mdumiseni High School reported 577 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mdumiseni High School?
No. Mdumiseni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mdumiseni High School's matric results like?
Mdumiseni High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.6% since 2023.
Is Mdumiseni High School a public or private school?
Mdumiseni High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mdumiseni High School?
You can call 82942373 or email mdumiseni-hs@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 7279 D Madadeni, Madadeni, Newcastle, 2951.