Public secondary school · Nkala Road, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Howick circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Mpophomeni High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mpophomeni High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nkala Road. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Mpophomeni High School entered 105 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 147 | 114 | 77.6% |
| 2024 | 108 | 100 | 92.6% |
| 2025 | 105 | 89 | 84.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311223.
Mpophomeni High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 18 | 90.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 91 | 81 | 89.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 52 | 40 | 76.9% |
| Accounting | 26 | 5 | 19.2% |
| Business Studies | 61 | 50 | 82.0% |
| Economics | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
| Geography | 90 | 75 | 83.3% |
| History | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 121 | 121 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mpophomeni High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.