Public secondary school · Umzinyathi Area, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda North circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mqhawe High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umzinyathi Area, Mqhawe High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Mqhawe High School entered 205 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 236 | 221 | 93.6% |
| 2024 | 206 | 200 | 97.1% |
| 2025 | 205 | 201 | 98.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412323.
That year, Mqhawe High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 49 | 45 | 91.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 161 | 157 | 97.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 48 | 44 | 91.7% |
| Life Sciences | 85 | 69 | 81.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| Business Studies | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| Economics | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Geography | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| History | 143 | 142 | 99.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 211 | 211 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mqhawe High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.