Public secondary school · Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Umhlana circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mkhonto High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mkhonto High School is a public secondary school in Empangeni. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Of the 84 learners from Mkhonto High School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 75 | 80.6% |
| 2024 | 80 | 75 | 93.8% |
| 2025 | 84 | 81 | 96.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113444.
Mkhonto High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 63 | 61 | 96.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 30 | 26 | 86.7% |
| Business Studies | 50 | 45 | 90.0% |
| Geography | 80 | 69 | 86.3% |
| History | 72 | 69 | 95.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mkhonto 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.