Public secondary school · Paddock, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Margate circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mthusi High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mthusi High School is a public secondary school in Paddock. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Mthusi High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 132 | 97.1% |
| 2024 | 118 | 110 | 93.2% |
| 2025 | 123 | 117 | 95.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312233.
Mthusi High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 100 | 86 | 86.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 71 | 65 | 91.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 48 | 40 | 83.3% |
| Accounting | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 47 | 41 | 87.2% |
| Economics | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 70 | 67 | 95.7% |
| History | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 119 | 119 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mthusi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.