Public secondary school · Mthandeni Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Lower Umvoti circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Phakathwayo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mthandeni Reserve, Phakathwayo Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 33 matric candidates from Phakathwayo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 32 | 97.0% |
| 2024 | 47 | 43 | 91.5% |
| 2025 | 33 | 32 | 97.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5413225.
That year, Phakathwayo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 12 | 70.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 32 | 29 | 90.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 6 | 60.0% |
| Life Sciences | 39 | 22 | 56.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 38 | 27 | 71.1% |
| Accounting | 9 | 8 | 88.9% |
| Business Studies | 39 | 35 | 89.7% |
| Economics | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 51 | 50 | 98.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Phakathwayo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.