Public secondary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Okhukho circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mqiniseni Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mqiniseni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mahlabathini. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Of the 42 learners from Mqiniseni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 73.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 18 | 52.9% |
| 2024 | 40 | 30 | 75.0% |
| 2025 | 42 | 31 | 73.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112229.
Mqiniseni Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 90.5%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 27 | 16 | 59.3% |
| Life Sciences | 42 | 14 | 33.3% |
| Business Studies | 42 | 33 | 78.6% |
| Geography | 41 | 30 | 73.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 42 | 38 | 90.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mqiniseni Secondary 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.