Public secondary school · Ingwavuma, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Lebombo circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mtshakela Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Mtshakela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ingwavuma. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Mtshakela Secondary School entered 72 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 53 | 94.6% |
| 2024 | 63 | 58 | 92.1% |
| 2025 | 72 | 69 | 95.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5111228.
Mtshakela Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 43 | 35 | 81.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Accounting | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 63 | 59 | 93.7% |
| Economics | 43 | 31 | 72.1% |
| History | 43 | 39 | 90.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 63 | 61 | 96.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mtshakela Secondary 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.