Public secondary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ndlangubo circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Mgitshwa High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mgitshwa High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Empangeni. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 137 learners from Mgitshwa High School who wrote matric in 2025, 92% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 114 | 76.0% |
| 2024 | 80 | 78 | 97.5% |
| 2025 | 137 | 126 | 92.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113119.
Mgitshwa High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 25 | 83.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 44 | 88.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 30 | 29 | 96.7% |
| Life Sciences | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 21 | 16 | 76.2% |
| Business Studies | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
| History | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mgitshwa 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.