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Mthingana High School

Public secondary school · Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Dumbe circuit)

Welcome to Mthingana High School, a public secondary school serving Paulpietersburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 87% pass rate.

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Mthingana High School is a public secondary school in Paulpietersburg. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

317
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mthingana High 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

Mthingana High School entered 46 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023594372.9%
2024373491.9%
2025464087.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112413.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mthingana High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221672.7%
Mathematical Literacy1515100.0%
Physical Sciences222090.9%
Life Sciences222090.9%
Agricultural Sciences2222100.0%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics1515100.0%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Mthingana High School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Mthingana High School's 317; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mthingana High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mthingana High School's 87%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Mthingana High School's 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mthingana High School's 87%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthingana High School, 1,651 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Mthingana High School's 87%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Mthingana High School, 1,650 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mthingana High School's 87%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Mthingana High School's 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Mthingana High School's 87%.
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
213 D Section, Mahloni Area, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o.box 10863, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone
076 985 3098
Email
mthingana-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500337403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthingana High 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 Mthingana High School directly, on 076 985 3098 or by email at MTHINGANA-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthingana High 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 Mthingana High School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Mthingana High School's matric pass rate of 87% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Mthingana High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Mthingana High School?
Mthingana High School reported 317 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mthingana High School?
No. Mthingana High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mthingana High School's matric results like?
Mthingana High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87%, in 2025. That's up from 72.9% in 2023.
Is Mthingana High School a public or private school?
Mthingana High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthingana High School?
You can call 076 985 3098 or email MTHINGANA-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 213 D Section, Mahloni Area, Vryheid, 3100.