Public secondary school · Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ithala circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mphahleni Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mphahleni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nkandla. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 9 matric candidates from Mphahleni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 18 | 64.3% |
| 2024 | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113325.
Mphahleni Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 94.7%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 7 | 36.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| Life Sciences | 19 | 15 | 78.9% |
| Geography | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mphahleni Secondary 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.