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Mthimude Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nikwe Ward 5, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Izingolweni circuit)

In Nikwe Ward 5, Mthimude Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.6% pass rate.

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

Mthimude Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nikwe Ward 5. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

452
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mthimude 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 53 matric candidates from Mthimude Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023615386.9%
2024544990.7%
2025534890.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312232.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mthimude Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242291.7%
Mathematical Literacy343088.2%
Physical Sciences241770.8%
Life Sciences554887.3%
Agricultural Sciences575291.2%
History3434100.0%
English First Additional Language5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Mthimude Secondary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Mthimude Secondary School's 452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthimude Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Mthimude Secondary School's 452; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mthimude Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Mthimude Secondary School's 452; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Mthimude Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Mthimude Secondary School's 452; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Mthimude Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthimude Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 452; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthimude Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
5 Nongidi Location, , Nqabeni, Port Shepstone, 4682
Postal
P.o.box 179, Nqabeni, 4682
Telephone
064 513 1436
Email
mayelawanda@gmail.com
EMIS number
500308654

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthimude 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 Mthimude Secondary School directly, on 064 513 1436 or by email at mayelawanda@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthimude 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 Mthimude Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Mthimude Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.6% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Mthimude Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Mthimude Secondary School?
Mthimude Secondary School reported 452 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mthimude Secondary School?
No. Mthimude Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mthimude Secondary School's matric results like?
Mthimude Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. That's up from 86.9% in 2023.
Is Mthimude Secondary School a public or private school?
Mthimude Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthimude Secondary School?
You can call 064 513 1436 or email mayelawanda@gmail.com. It is located at 5 Nongidi Location, , Nqabeni, Port Shepstone, 4682.