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Mehlokazulu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Imbali Unit Dd, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Imbali circuit)

Mehlokazulu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Imbali Unit Dd. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mehlokazulu Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Imbali Unit Dd, Mehlokazulu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

871
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mehlokazulu Secondary School entered 97 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023767092.1%
20241048379.8%
2025977880.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311314.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mehlokazulu Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362158.3%
Mathematical Literacy715070.4%
Physical Sciences221359.1%
Life Sciences9222.2%
Agricultural Sciences242083.3%
Accounting331957.6%
Business Studies646296.9%
Economics723650.0%
Geography7571.4%
History161593.8%
English First Additional Language111111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umgungundlovu district with Mehlokazulu Secondary School.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Mehlokazulu Secondary School's 871; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.2% against Mehlokazulu Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mehlokazulu Secondary School, 1,825 compared with 871; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlokazulu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Mehlokazulu Secondary School, 1,722 compared with 871; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.9% against Mehlokazulu Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Mehlokazulu Secondary School, 1,709 compared with 871; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Mehlokazulu Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Mehlokazulu Secondary School's 871; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Mehlokazulu Secondary School's 80.4%.
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
F J Sithole, Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, 4503
Postal
P.o.box 31223, Imbali, 4503
Telephone
033 398 1983
Email
mehlok@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500207015

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mehlokazulu Secondary 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 Mehlokazulu Secondary School directly, on 033 398 1983 or by email at mehlok@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mehlokazulu Secondary 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 Mehlokazulu Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Mehlokazulu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.4% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Mehlokazulu Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Mehlokazulu Secondary School?
Mehlokazulu Secondary School reported 871 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mehlokazulu Secondary School?
No. Mehlokazulu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mehlokazulu Secondary School's matric results like?
Mehlokazulu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.4%, in 2025. That's down from 92.1% in 2023.
Is Mehlokazulu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mehlokazulu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mehlokazulu Secondary School?
You can call 033 398 1983 or email mehlok@telkomsa.net. It is located at F J Sithole, Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, 4503.