Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Mthwalume circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mthwalume High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Ugu district, Mthwalume High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Mthwalume High School entered 223 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.4% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 224 | 222 | 99.1% |
| 2024 | 232 | 231 | 99.6% |
| 2025 | 223 | 215 | 96.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312129.
That year, Mthwalume High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 43 | 38 | 88.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 189 | 187 | 98.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
| Life Sciences | 189 | 187 | 98.9% |
| Accounting | 49 | 49 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 77 | 77 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 23 | 22 | 95.7% |
| Geography | 172 | 172 | 100.0% |
| History | 119 | 119 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 232 | 232 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mthwalume High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.