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Mvaba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda North circuit)

Mvaba Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Inanda. Its last matric group achieved a 93.9% pass rate.

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

In Inanda, Mvaba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,662
Learners
51
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mvaba Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 164 learners from Mvaba Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313012797.7%
202413212997.7%
202516415493.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412324.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mvaba Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics402152.5%
Mathematical Literacy806885.0%
Physical Sciences252288.0%
Life Sciences2121100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1111100.0%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography1414100.0%
History8080100.0%
English First Additional Language132132100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Mvaba Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Mvaba Secondary School's 1,662; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.6% against Mvaba Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Mariannridge Primary School is a similar size to Mvaba Secondary School, with 2,130 learners against 1,662; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mvaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is a similar size to Mvaba Secondary School, with 2,020 learners against 1,662; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mvaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mvaba Secondary School, at 2,007 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mvaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is a similar size to Mvaba Secondary School, with 1,978 learners against 1,662; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Mvaba Secondary School's 93.9%.
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
72 Amatikwe, Amatikwe, Durban, 4310
Postal
P.o.box 43346, Inanda, 4310
Telephone
031 111 0072
Email
sibusisosibiya99@gmail.com
EMIS number
500221260

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mvaba 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 Mvaba Secondary School directly, on 031 111 0072 or by email at sibusisosibiya99@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mvaba 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 Mvaba Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Mvaba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.9% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Mvaba Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Mvaba Secondary School?
Mvaba Secondary School reported 1,662 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mvaba Secondary School?
No. Mvaba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mvaba Secondary School's matric results like?
Mvaba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's down from 97.7% in 2023.
Is Mvaba Secondary School a public or private school?
Mvaba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mvaba Secondary School?
You can call 031 111 0072 or email sibusisosibiya99@gmail.com. It is located at 72 Amatikwe, Amatikwe, Durban, 4310.