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Mfulamhle Combined School

Public combined school · Umzimkulu, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Clydesdale circuit)

In Umzimkulu, Mfulamhle Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95%.

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

Mfulamhle Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Umzimkulu. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

299
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mfulamhle Combined 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

Mfulamhle Combined School entered 20 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023533464.2%
2024383797.4%
2025201995.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5313425.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mfulamhle Combined School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9444.4%
Mathematical Literacy292793.1%
Life Sciences9888.9%
Agricultural Sciences99100.0%
Business Studies292482.8%
Geography99100.0%
History2929100.0%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Mfulamhle Combined School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mfulamhle Combined School, 2,516 compared with 299; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfulamhle Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.2% against Mfulamhle Combined School's 95%.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mfulamhle Combined School, 1,797 compared with 299; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mfulamhle Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Mfulamhle Combined School, 1,559 compared with 299, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Mfulamhle Combined School's 299; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfulamhle Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Mfulamhle Combined School's 95%.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mfulamhle Combined School, 1,419 compared with 299; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mfulamhle Combined School's 95%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Umzimkulu, 3297
Postal
P.o.box 586, Umzimkhulu, 3297
Telephone
073 961 2965
Email
sthesthe98@gmail.com
EMIS number
500426721

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mfulamhle Combined 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 Mfulamhle Combined School directly, on 073 961 2965 or by email at sthesthe98@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mfulamhle Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mfulamhle Combined School the best school in Harry Gwala?
On the numbers that are published, Mfulamhle Combined School's matric pass rate of 95% is lower than LITTLE FLOWER COMBINED SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Harry Gwala besides Mfulamhle Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Mfulamhle Combined School?
Mfulamhle Combined School reported 299 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Mfulamhle Combined School?
No. Mfulamhle Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mfulamhle Combined School's matric results like?
Mfulamhle Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. That's up from 64.2% in 2023.
Is Mfulamhle Combined School a public or private school?
Mfulamhle Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mfulamhle Combined School?
You can call 073 961 2965 or email sthesthe98@gmail.com. It is located at Umzimkulu, 3297.