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Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Sigananda circuit)

Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in King Cetshwayo district. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In King Cetshwayo district, Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,015
Learners
35
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School entered 130 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311310189.4%
202416012980.6%
202513011487.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113328.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1073532.7%
Mathematical Literacy554378.2%
Physical Sciences653249.2%
Life Sciences574782.5%
Agricultural Sciences574986.0%
Accounting422354.8%
Business Studies423378.6%
Economics423173.8%
Geography1057470.5%
History555090.9%
English First Additional Language16216199.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

5 other schools in King Cetshwayo district, for comparison against Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School, 2,365 compared with 1,015; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School's 1,015; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School, 1,929 compared with 1,015; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School's 87.7%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School's 1,015; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School's 1,015; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Madiyane Reserve, Nkandla, 3855
Postal
Private Bag X142, Nkandla, 3855
Telephone
079 611 4479
Email
zuluzwelabo@gmail.com
EMIS number
500219225

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthiyaqhwa 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 Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School directly, on 079 611 4479 or by email at zuluzwelabo@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.7% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School?
Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School reported 1,015 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School?
No. Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.4% since 2023.
Is Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthiyaqhwa Secondary School?
You can call 079 611 4479 or email zuluzwelabo@gmail.com. It is located at Madiyane Reserve, Nkandla, 3855.