Public secondary school · Emmaus, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Winterton circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mthendesecondaryschool Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mthendesecondaryschool Secondary School is a public secondary school in Emmaus. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Mthendesecondaryschool Secondary School entered 165 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 111 | 86.0% |
| 2024 | 128 | 110 | 85.9% |
| 2025 | 165 | 120 | 72.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211116.
Mthendesecondaryschool Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 64 | 36 | 56.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 64 | 44 | 68.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 64 | 52 | 81.3% |
| Life Sciences | 69 | 61 | 88.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 48 | 45 | 93.8% |
| Geography | 80 | 75 | 93.8% |
| History | 64 | 59 | 92.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 128 | 128 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mthendesecondaryschool 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.