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Mthusi High School

Public secondary school · Paddock, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Margate circuit)

Welcome to Mthusi High School, a public secondary school serving Paddock. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.1%.

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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.

789
Learners
26
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313613297.1%
202411811093.2%
202512311795.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312233.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mthusi High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201680.0%
Mathematical Literacy1008686.0%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences716591.5%
Agricultural Sciences484083.3%
Accounting2323100.0%
Business Studies474187.2%
Economics1111100.0%
Geography706795.7%
History4747100.0%
English First Additional Language119119100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

Here is how Mthusi High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ugu district.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Mthusi High School's 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthusi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Mthusi High School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mthusi High School's 95.1%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Mthusi High School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Mthusi High School's 95.1%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Mthusi High School's 789; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Mthusi High School's 95.1%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthusi High School, 1,550 compared with 789; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthusi High 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
594 Harding D Shobeni Road, Padock, Port Shepstone, 4244
Postal
P.o.box 9, Paddock, 4244
Telephone
082 341 3121
Email
mthusihighschool92@gmail.com
EMIS number
500219669

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthusi 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 Mthusi High School directly, on 082 341 3121 or by email at mthusihighschool92@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthusi 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 Mthusi High School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Mthusi High School's matric pass rate of 95.1% 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 Mthusi High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Mthusi High School?
Mthusi High School reported 789 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mthusi High School?
No. Mthusi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mthusi High School's matric results like?
Mthusi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Mthusi High School a public or private school?
Mthusi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthusi High School?
You can call 082 341 3121 or email mthusihighschool92@gmail.com. It is located at 594 Harding D Shobeni Road, Padock, Port Shepstone, 4244.