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Muziwephahla Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thelezini Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Emvunyane circuit)

Muziwephahla Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Thelezini Reserve. Its last matric group achieved a 82.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Muziwephahla Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Thelezini Reserve, Muziwephahla Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

267
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Muziwephahla Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Muziwephahla Secondary School entered 58 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.8% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023433888.4%
2024433683.7%
2025584882.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112134.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Muziwephahla Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261453.8%
Mathematical Literacy171694.1%
Physical Sciences261038.5%
Life Sciences262076.9%
Accounting181055.6%
Business Studies181688.9%
Economics181477.8%
Geography2626100.0%
English First Additional Language4444100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Here is how Muziwephahla Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Muziwephahla Secondary School, 1,799 compared with 267; is a public combined school, a different phase than Muziwephahla Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Muziwephahla Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Dwaleni High School teaches considerably more learners than Muziwephahla Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Muziwephahla Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Muziwephahla Secondary School's 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Muziwephahla Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Phumanyova High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Muziwephahla Secondary School's 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Muziwephahla Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muziwephahla Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Muziwephahla Secondary School's 82.8%.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
St Paul Mission, Thelezi Area, Nqutu, 3135
Postal
P.o.box 507, Nquthu, 3135
Telephone
072 640 6843
Email
muziwephahla-ss@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500221075

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Muziwephahla Secondary 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 Muziwephahla Secondary School directly, on 072 640 6843 or by email at MUZIWEPHAHLA-SS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Muziwephahla Secondary School?
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Muziwephahla Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Muziwephahla Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Muziwephahla Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Muziwephahla Secondary School?
Muziwephahla Secondary School reported 267 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Muziwephahla Secondary School?
No. Muziwephahla Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Muziwephahla Secondary School's matric results like?
Muziwephahla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. That's down from 88.4% in 2023.
Is Muziwephahla Secondary School a public or private school?
Muziwephahla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Muziwephahla Secondary School?
You can call 072 640 6843 or email MUZIWEPHAHLA-SS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at St Paul Mission, Thelezi Area, Nqutu, 3135.