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Mzuvele High School

Public secondary school · P.o. Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwamashu Central circuit)

Welcome to Mzuvele High School, a public secondary school serving P.o. Kwamashu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.2%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mzuvele High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mzuvele High School is a public secondary school in P.o. Kwamashu. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,135
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mzuvele High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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, 119 matric candidates from Mzuvele High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023767193.4%
2024907785.6%
202511911899.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412325.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mzuvele High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics29931.0%
Mathematical Literacy614472.1%
Physical Sciences13969.2%
Life Sciences1313100.0%
Accounting12866.7%
Business Studies302376.7%
Economics1616100.0%
Geography575087.7%
History5858100.0%
English First Additional Language9090100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Mzuvele High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzuvele High School, 2,756 compared with 1,135; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Mzuvele High School's 99.2%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzuvele High School, 2,130 compared with 1,135; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzuvele High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Mzuvele High School's 1,135; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzuvele High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzuvele High School, 2,007 compared with 1,135; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzuvele High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzuvele High School, 1,978 compared with 1,135; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Mzuvele High School's 99.2%.
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
54 P Mkhiwane Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4359
Postal
P.o.box 27024, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
031 503 2228
Email
mzuvelesecondary@gmail.co
EMIS number
500222666

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzuvele 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 Mzuvele High School directly, on 031 503 2228 or by email at mzuvelesecondary@gmail.co, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzuvele High 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 Mzuvele High School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Mzuvele High School's 99.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Mzuvele High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Mzuvele High School?
Mzuvele High School reported 1,135 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mzuvele High School?
No. Mzuvele High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mzuvele High School's matric results like?
Mzuvele High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. That's up from 93.4% in 2023.
Is Mzuvele High School a public or private school?
Mzuvele High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzuvele High School?
You can call 031 503 2228 or email mzuvelesecondary@gmail.co. It is located at 54 P Mkhiwane Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4359.