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Mlokothwa High School

Public secondary school · Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Nhlophenkulu circuit)

Mlokothwa High School is a public secondary school based in Nongoma. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.3%.

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

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

1,087
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mlokothwa High School entered 186 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318617996.2%
202417015792.4%
202518618197.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112333.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mlokothwa High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1357757.0%
Mathematical Literacy353394.3%
Physical Sciences1216654.5%
Life Sciences14712283.0%
Agricultural Sciences766281.6%
Accounting414097.6%
Business Studies494693.9%
Economics232087.0%
Geography5353100.0%
English First Additional Language170170100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against Mlokothwa High School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Mlokothwa High School, 1,799 compared with 1,087; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mlokothwa High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mlokothwa High School's 97.3%.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Mlokothwa High School, 1,651 compared with 1,087; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Mlokothwa High School's 97.3%).
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Mlokothwa High School's 1,087; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Mlokothwa High School's 97.3%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Mlokothwa High School's 1,087; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mlokothwa High School's 97.3%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlokothwa High School, 1,650 compared with 1,087; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.9% against Mlokothwa High School's 97.3%).
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
Nhlophenkulu Area, Nongoma, 3950
Postal
Private Bag X5067, Nongoma, 3950
Telephone
035 940 1402
Email
mlokothwah@gmail.com
EMIS number
500212787

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mlokothwa 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 Mlokothwa High School directly, on 035 940 1402 or by email at mlokothwah@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mlokothwa 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 Mlokothwa High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Mlokothwa High School's matric pass rate of 97.3% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Mlokothwa High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Mlokothwa High School?
Mlokothwa High School reported 1,087 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mlokothwa High School?
No. Mlokothwa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mlokothwa High School's matric results like?
Mlokothwa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.2% since 2023.
Is Mlokothwa High School a public or private school?
Mlokothwa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mlokothwa High School?
You can call 035 940 1402 or email mlokothwah@gmail.com. It is located at Nhlophenkulu Area, Nongoma, 3950.