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Mzamo High School

Public secondary school · Next To Theku Busstop, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Ebuhleni circuit)

Mzamo High School is a public secondary school based in Next To Theku Busstop. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.2% pass rate.

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

In Next To Theku Busstop, Mzamo High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

850
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mzamo High School entered 133 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231069993.4%
202415613385.3%
202513311284.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213218.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mzamo High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics694260.9%
Mathematical Literacy888192.0%
Physical Sciences694463.8%
Life Sciences696289.9%
Agricultural Sciences686291.2%
Accounting282071.4%
Business Studies302790.0%
Economics282382.1%
Geography605591.7%
History605998.3%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how Mzamo High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Mzamo High School's 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzamo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Mzamo High School's 850; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Mzamo High School's 84.2%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Mzamo High School's 850; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Mzamo High School's 84.2%.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamo High School, 1,771 compared with 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzamo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Mzamo High School's 850; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzamo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
973 Blaauwbosch Itheku, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
P.o.box 1802, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
079 481 2762
Email
mzamo-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500221926

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzamo High 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 Mzamo High School directly, on 079 481 2762 or by email at MZAMO-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzamo High 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 Mzamo High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Mzamo High School's matric pass rate of 84.2% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Mzamo High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Mzamo High School?
Mzamo High School reported 850 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mzamo High School?
No. Mzamo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mzamo High School's matric results like?
Mzamo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.2%, in 2025. That's down from 93.4% in 2023.
Is Mzamo High School a public or private school?
Mzamo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzamo High School?
You can call 079 481 2762 or email MZAMO-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 973 Blaauwbosch Itheku, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2940.