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Mtuba Christian Academy

Private combined school · Riverview, KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude district (Mtubatuba circuit)

Mtuba Christian Academy is a private combined school based in Riverview. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mtuba Christian Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Riverview, Mtuba Christian Academy operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

572
Learners
34
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mtuba Christian Academy is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Mtuba Christian Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mtuba Christian Academy entered 34 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234545100.0%
20241919100.0%
20253434100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5111152.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mtuba Christian Academy offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1212100.0%
Mathematical Literacy77100.0%
Physical Sciences99100.0%
Life Sciences191894.7%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
Geography1212100.0%
History77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umkhanyakude district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umkhanyakude district with Mtuba Christian Academy.

  • Thongwana High School teaches considerably more learners than Mtuba Christian Academy, 3,881 compared with 572; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sinethezekile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,527 learners against Mtuba Christian Academy's 572; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vezobala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtuba Christian Academy, 1,819 compared with 572; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Namaneni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,582 learners against Mtuba Christian Academy's 572; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.2% against Mtuba Christian Academy's 100%).
  • Masibonisane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,579 learners against Mtuba Christian Academy's 572; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against Mtuba Christian Academy's 100%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Old Mill Road, Mtubatuba, 3935
Postal
Private Bag X50, Mtubatuba, 3936
Telephone
035 940 1272
Website
mcacademy.co.za
Email
info@mcacademy.co.za
EMIS number
500334776

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mtuba Christian Academy?
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 Mtuba Christian Academy directly, on 035 940 1272 or by email at principal.ss@mcacademy.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mtuba Christian Academy?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mtuba Christian Academy the best school in Umkhanyakude?
On the numbers that are published, Mtuba Christian Academy's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NAMANENI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 99.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umkhanyakude besides Mtuba Christian Academy?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umkhanyakude.
How big are the classes at Mtuba Christian Academy?
Mtuba Christian Academy reported 572 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Mtuba Christian Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Mtuba Christian Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Mtuba Christian Academy's matric results like?
Mtuba Christian Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Mtuba Christian Academy a public or private school?
Mtuba Christian Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Mtuba Christian Academy?
You can call 035 940 1272 or email principal.ss@mcacademy.co.za. It is located at Old Mill Road, Mtubatuba, 3935.