Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Manaba Area. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

349

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mshanguzana Senior 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 34 matric candidates from Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	30	30	100.0%
2024	25	25	100.0%
2025	34	33	97.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5111334.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	15	15	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	11	11	100.0%
Physical Sciences	15	9	60.0%
Life Sciences	25	24	96.0%
Business Studies	26	26	100.0%
English First Additional Language	26	26	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

Thongwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,881 learners against Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School's 349, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sinethezekile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School, 2,527 compared with 349, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Vezobala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School's 349, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Namaneni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School, 1,582 compared with 349; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.2% against Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School's 97.1%.
Masibonisane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School, 1,579 compared with 349; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School's 97.1%).

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Manaba Road, Mkhuze, Mbazwana, 3970
Postal: Private Bag X64, Ubombo, 3970
Telephone: 076 151 4171
Email: zandile2ndlazi@gmail.com
EMIS number: 500218374

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mshanguzana Senior 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 Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School directly, on 076 151 4171 or by email at zandile2ndlazi@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mshanguzana Senior 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 Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School the best school in Umkhanyakude?

On the numbers that are published, Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.1% is lower than NAMANENI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Umkhanyakude besides Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.

How big are the classes at Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School?

Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School reported 349 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School?

No. Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.

Is Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mshanguzana Senior Secondary School?

You can call 076 151 4171 or email zandile2ndlazi@gmail.com. It is located at Manaba Road, Mkhuze, Mbazwana, 3970.