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Mqedandaba High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Emangwaneni circuit)

In Uthukela district, Mqedandaba High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 88.4% pass rate.

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

Mqedandaba High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Uthukela district. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

678
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mqedandaba High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Mqedandaba High School entered 95 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.4% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023747094.6%
2024787089.7%
2025958488.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211115.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mqedandaba High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302170.0%
Mathematical Literacy4848100.0%
Physical Sciences282589.3%
Life Sciences605388.3%
Agricultural Sciences2727100.0%
Accounting18844.4%
Business Studies181372.2%
Economics1818100.0%
Geography333090.9%
History3232100.0%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Mqedandaba High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mqedandaba High School, 1,940 compared with 678; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mqedandaba High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mqedandaba High School, 1,758 compared with 678; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mqedandaba High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mqedandaba High School's 88.4%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Mqedandaba High School, 1,624 compared with 678; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.1% against Mqedandaba High School's 88.4%).
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mqedandaba High School, 1,528 compared with 678; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Mqedandaba High School's 88.4%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mqedandaba High School, 1,486 compared with 678; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Mqedandaba High School's 88.4%.
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
Rockdale, Ladysmith, 3350
Postal
Private Bag X1603, Bergville, 3350
Telephone
076 596 9386
Email
mqedandaba-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500217782

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mqedandaba 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 Mqedandaba High School directly, on 076 596 9386 or by email at MQEDANDABA-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mqedandaba 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 Mqedandaba High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Mqedandaba High School's matric pass rate of 88.4% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Mqedandaba High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Mqedandaba High School?
Mqedandaba High School reported 678 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mqedandaba High School?
No. Mqedandaba High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mqedandaba High School's matric results like?
Mqedandaba High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.4%, in 2025. That's down from 94.6% in 2023.
Is Mqedandaba High School a public or private school?
Mqedandaba High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mqedandaba High School?
You can call 076 596 9386 or email MQEDANDABA-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Rockdale, Ladysmith, 3350.