Public secondary school · Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Mkhonjane circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phumulani Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Nquthu, Phumulani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
Phumulani Secondary School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 79 | 76.7% |
| 2024 | 89 | 73 | 82.0% |
| 2025 | 59 | 49 | 83.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212321.
That year, Phumulani Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 14 | 46.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 59 | 51 | 86.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 19 | 73.1% |
| Life Sciences | 49 | 42 | 85.7% |
| Accounting | 20 | 10 | 50.0% |
| Business Studies | 63 | 59 | 93.7% |
| Economics | 40 | 30 | 75.0% |
| Geography | 69 | 63 | 91.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 89 | 89 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Phumulani Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.