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Mpungamhlophe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Denny Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Makhosini circuit)

In Denny Dalton, Mpungamhlophe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 68.2%.

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

Mpungamhlophe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Denny Dalton. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

407
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpungamhlophe 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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 85 learners from Mpungamhlophe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 68.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023735271.2%
2024756586.7%
2025855868.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112228.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mpungamhlophe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241979.2%
Mathematical Literacy513160.8%
Physical Sciences22731.8%
Life Sciences231878.3%
Agricultural Sciences222090.9%
Accounting27518.5%
Business Studies534686.8%
Economics524790.4%
History484695.8%
English First Additional Language757498.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Zululand district

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's 407; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpungamhlophe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpungamhlophe Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Mpungamhlophe Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's 68.2%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's 68.2%.

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
Mpungamhlophe, Ulundi, Melmoth, 3835
Postal
P.o.box 28187, Melmoth, 3835
Telephone
071 922 6249
Email
m.nmjadu01@gmail.com
EMIS number
500217597

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpungamhlophe Secondary 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 Mpungamhlophe Secondary School directly, on 071 922 6249 or by email at m.nmjadu01@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpungamhlophe Secondary 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 Mpungamhlophe Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.2% 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 Mpungamhlophe Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Mpungamhlophe Secondary School?
Mpungamhlophe Secondary School reported 407 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mpungamhlophe Secondary School?
No. Mpungamhlophe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mpungamhlophe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 71.2% since 2023.
Is Mpungamhlophe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mpungamhlophe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpungamhlophe Secondary School?
You can call 071 922 6249 or email m.nmjadu01@gmail.com. It is located at Mpungamhlophe, Ulundi, Melmoth, 3835.