Public secondary school · Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Loskop circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mpumelelo High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Estcourt, Mpumelelo High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 215 learners from Mpumelelo High School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 283 | 202 | 71.4% |
| 2024 | 235 | 220 | 93.6% |
| 2025 | 215 | 177 | 82.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211222.
That year, Mpumelelo High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.1% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 102 | 58 | 56.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 99 | 96 | 97.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 67 | 58 | 86.6% |
| Life Sciences | 154 | 105 | 68.2% |
| Accounting | 35 | 33 | 94.3% |
| Business Studies | 35 | 34 | 97.1% |
| Economics | 36 | 33 | 91.7% |
| Geography | 82 | 72 | 87.8% |
| History | 99 | 97 | 98.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 235 | 233 | 99.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mpumelelo High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.