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Mgezeni Technical High School

Public secondary school · Mambuka Traditional Authority, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ntambanana circuit)

In Mambuka Traditional Authority, Mgezeni Technical High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.3% pass rate.

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

Mgezeni Technical High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mambuka Traditional Authority. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,244
Learners
48
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mgezeni Technical High 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

Mgezeni Technical High School entered 318 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322721193.0%
202438236796.1%
202531830094.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113442.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mgezeni Technical High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics835768.7%
Mathematical Literacy30116655.1%
Physical Sciences201365.0%
Life Sciences454088.9%
Accounting281864.3%
Business Studies282796.4%
Geography434297.7%
English First Additional Language38337597.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Mgezeni Technical High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Mgezeni Technical High School's 1,244; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Mgezeni Technical High School's 94.3%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgezeni Technical High School, 2,166 compared with 1,244; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgezeni Technical High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Mgezeni Technical High School's 1,244; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Mgezeni Technical High School's 94.3%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgezeni Technical High School, 1,763 compared with 1,244; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgezeni Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgezeni Technical High School, 1,742 compared with 1,244; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgezeni Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mambuka Tribal Authority, Zsm Industrial, Ntambanana, 3880
Postal
P.o.box 2389, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
079 515 5079
Email
mgezenischool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500209420

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mgezeni Technical 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 Mgezeni Technical High School directly, on 079 515 5079 or by email at mgezenischool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mgezeni Technical High 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mgezeni Technical High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Mgezeni Technical High School's matric pass rate of 94.3% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Mgezeni Technical High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Mgezeni Technical High School?
Mgezeni Technical High School reported 1,244 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Mgezeni Technical High School?
No. Mgezeni Technical High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mgezeni Technical High School's matric results like?
Mgezeni Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93% since 2023.
Is Mgezeni Technical High School a public or private school?
Mgezeni Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mgezeni Technical High School?
You can call 079 515 5079 or email mgezenischool@gmail.com. It is located at Mambuka Tribal Authority, Zsm Industrial, Ntambanana, 3880.