Public secondary school · Engonyameni Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Maphundu circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 30 | 90.9% |
| 2024 | 42 | 39 | 92.9% |
| 2025 | 49 | 46 | 93.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411321.
That year, Mhawu High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 9 | 60.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 27 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Life Sciences | 21 | 16 | 76.2% |
| Accounting | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| Business Studies | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| History | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 42 | 42 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mhawu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.