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Mgidla Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mhlungwane, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Nondweni circuit)

In Mhlungwane, Mgidla Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 74.3%.

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

Mgidla Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mhlungwane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

885
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mgidla Secondary 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

Mgidla Secondary School entered 136 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023946771.3%
2024868194.2%
202513610174.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212313.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mgidla Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics631320.6%
Mathematical Literacy231982.6%
Physical Sciences454395.6%
Life Sciences686291.2%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography6868100.0%
History2323100.0%
English First Additional Language8686100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Mgidla Secondary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mgidla Secondary School, 1,738 compared with 885; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mgidla Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.9% against Mgidla Secondary School's 74.3%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgidla Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 885; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Mgidla Secondary School's 74.3%.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Mgidla Secondary School's 885; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgidla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Mgidla Secondary School, 1,350 compared with 885; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Mgidla Secondary School's 74.3%.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Mgidla Secondary School's 885; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Mgidla Secondary School's 74.3%.
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
Mhlungwane Area, Nqutu, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o.box 1461, Vryhied, 3100
Telephone
84950018
Email
mgidla-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500209457

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mgidla 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 Mgidla Secondary School directly, on 84950018 or by email at mgidla-ss@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mgidla Secondary 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 Mgidla Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Mgidla Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.3% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Mgidla Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Mgidla Secondary School?
Mgidla Secondary School reported 885 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Mgidla Secondary School?
No. Mgidla Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mgidla Secondary School's matric results like?
Mgidla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 71.3% since 2023.
Is Mgidla Secondary School a public or private school?
Mgidla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mgidla Secondary School?
You can call 84950018 or email mgidla-ss@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Mhlungwane Area, Nqutu, Vryheid, 3100.