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Mphathesitha High School

Public secondary school · Ekukhanyeni Tribal Authority, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ithala circuit)

In Ekukhanyeni Tribal Authority, Mphathesitha High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 60.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mphathesitha High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mphathesitha High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ekukhanyeni Tribal Authority. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

256
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mphathesitha 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

Mphathesitha High School entered 61 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 60.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023554174.5%
2024544481.5%
2025613760.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113326.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mphathesitha High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics311858.1%
Mathematical Literacy232295.7%
Physical Sciences312167.7%
Life Sciences312993.5%
Agricultural Sciences313096.8%
Accounting231252.2%
Business Studies232087.0%
Economics232087.0%
English First Additional Language5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Mphathesitha High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Mphathesitha High School's 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Mphathesitha High School's 60.7%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphathesitha High School, 2,166 compared with 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphathesitha High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Mphathesitha High School's 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Mphathesitha High School's 60.7%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphathesitha High School, 1,763 compared with 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphathesitha High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphathesitha High School, 1,742 compared with 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphathesitha 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
Ekukhanyeni Tribal Authority, Ekukhanyeni, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
Private Bag X141, Nkandla, 3855
Telephone
071 432 9332
Email
lungeloncama38@gmail.com
EMIS number
500304843

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphathesitha 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 Mphathesitha High School directly, on 071 432 9332 or by email at lungeloncama38@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphathesitha 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 Mphathesitha High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Mphathesitha High School's matric pass rate of 60.7% 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 Mphathesitha High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Mphathesitha High School?
Mphathesitha High School reported 256 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Mphathesitha High School?
No. Mphathesitha High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mphathesitha High School's matric results like?
Mphathesitha High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 60.7%, in 2025. That's down from 74.5% in 2023.
Is Mphathesitha High School a public or private school?
Mphathesitha High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphathesitha High School?
You can call 071 432 9332 or email lungeloncama38@gmail.com. It is located at Ekukhanyeni Tribal Authority, Ekukhanyeni, Nkandla, 3855.