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Mhawu High School

Public secondary school · Engonyameni Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Maphundu circuit)

Mhawu High School is a public secondary school based in Engonyameni Reserve. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.9%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mhawu High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Engonyameni Reserve, Mhawu High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

442
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mhawu High School entered 49 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023333090.9%
2024423992.9%
2025494693.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411321.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mhawu High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15960.0%
Mathematical Literacy272696.3%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences211676.2%
Accounting9777.8%
Business Studies77100.0%
Geography3535100.0%
History2121100.0%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umlazi district with Mhawu High School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Mhawu High School's 442; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Mhawu High School's 93.9%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Mhawu High School's 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhawu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhawu High School, 1,912 compared with 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhawu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhawu High School, 1,897 compared with 442, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhawu High School, 1,887 compared with 442; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhawu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Vumengazi Tribal Authority, Engonyameni, Durban, 4066
Postal
Private Bag X04, Ntokozweni, 4066
Telephone
031 908 1023
Email
lyphumza@gmail.com
EMIS number
500209975

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhawu 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 Mhawu High School directly, on 031 908 1023 or by email at lyphumza@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhawu High 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 Mhawu High School the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Mhawu High School's 93.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Mhawu High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Mhawu High School?
Mhawu High School reported 442 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mhawu High School?
No. Mhawu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mhawu High School's matric results like?
Mhawu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.9% since 2023.
Is Mhawu High School a public or private school?
Mhawu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhawu High School?
You can call 031 908 1023 or email lyphumza@gmail.com. It is located at Vumengazi Tribal Authority, Engonyameni, Durban, 4066.