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Mkhombisi High School

Public secondary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ntambanana circuit)

Welcome to Mkhombisi High School, a public secondary school serving Empangeni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.3%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mkhombisi High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mkhombisi High School is a public secondary school in Empangeni. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

785
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mkhombisi 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

Of the 134 learners from Mkhombisi High School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023916571.4%
2024767092.1%
202513411384.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113443.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mkhombisi High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291862.1%
Mathematical Literacy473778.7%
Physical Sciences631422.2%
Life Sciences635688.9%
Agricultural Sciences635587.3%
Accounting13538.5%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics13753.8%
English First Additional Language7676100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Mkhombisi High School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Mkhombisi High School's 785; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Mkhombisi High School's 84.3%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhombisi High School, 2,166 compared with 785; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhombisi High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Mkhombisi High School's 785; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Mkhombisi High School's 84.3%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhombisi High School, 1,763 compared with 785; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhombisi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhombisi High School, 1,742 compared with 785; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhombisi 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
Near Mabhensa Store, Mabhensa Reserve, Empangeni, 3880
Postal
Private Bag X20063, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
072 744 3995
Email
mkhombisi-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500212084

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkhombisi 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 Mkhombisi High School directly, on 072 744 3995 or by email at mkhombisi-hs@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkhombisi 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 Mkhombisi High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Mkhombisi High School's matric pass rate of 84.3% 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 Mkhombisi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Mkhombisi High School?
Mkhombisi High School reported 785 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mkhombisi High School?
No. Mkhombisi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mkhombisi High School's matric results like?
Mkhombisi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.3%, in 2025. That's up from 71.4% in 2023.
Is Mkhombisi High School a public or private school?
Mkhombisi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkhombisi High School?
You can call 072 744 3995 or email mkhombisi-hs@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Near Mabhensa Store, Mabhensa Reserve, Empangeni, 3880.