Public secondary school · Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Umzumbe circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Mtumaseli High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mtumaseli High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Umzumbe. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Mtumaseli High School entered 52 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.6% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 32 | 94.1% |
| 2024 | 53 | 47 | 88.7% |
| 2025 | 52 | 44 | 84.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312150.
Mtumaseli High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 8 | 57.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 39 | 38 | 97.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 11 | 78.6% |
| Life Sciences | 53 | 38 | 71.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 53 | 49 | 92.5% |
| Business Studies | 39 | 36 | 92.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 53 | 53 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mtumaseli High 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.