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Mvalo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Okhukho circuit)

Welcome to Mvalo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Ulundi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 69.6%.

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Mvalo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ulundi. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

176
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mvalo 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 23 matric candidates from Mvalo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 69.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023341441.2%
2024321237.5%
2025231669.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112255.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mvalo Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics32721.9%
Physical Sciences321134.4%
Life Sciences322062.5%
Agricultural Sciences322371.9%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Mvalo Secondary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Mvalo Secondary School's 176; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mvalo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mvalo Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Mvalo Secondary School's 176; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mvalo Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mvalo Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 176; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Mvalo Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Mvalo Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 176; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mvalo Secondary School's 69.6%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Mvalo Secondary School's 176; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Mvalo Secondary School's 69.6%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Okhukho Area Ulundi Mahlabathini 3838
Telephone
076 212 3460
Email
sandilevk1@gmail.com
EMIS number
500445517

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mvalo 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 Mvalo Secondary School directly, on 076 212 3460 or by email at sandilevk1@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mvalo Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mvalo Secondary School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, Mvalo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.6% 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 Mvalo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Mvalo Secondary School?
Mvalo Secondary School reported 176 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Mvalo Secondary School?
No. Mvalo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mvalo Secondary School's matric results like?
Mvalo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.6%, in 2025. That's up from 41.2% in 2023.
Is Mvalo Secondary School a public or private school?
Mvalo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mvalo Secondary School?
You can call 076 212 3460 or email sandilevk1@gmail.com. It is located at Okhukho Area Ulundi Mahlabathini 3838.