Public secondary school · Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Jama/Babanango 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 Nquthu, Phakathwayo Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 60 learners from Phakathwayo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 76 | 92.7% |
| 2024 | 80 | 79 | 98.8% |
| 2025 | 60 | 58 | 96.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212320.
That year, Phakathwayo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 42 | 39 | 92.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 38 | 37 | 97.4% |
| Life Sciences | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 42 | 42 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 42 | 42 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 42 | 41 | 97.6% |
| Geography | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
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.