Public secondary school · Mathambo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Nkande circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Ukuphumula Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mathambo, Ukuphumula Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Of the 119 learners from Ukuphumula Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 | 65 | 98.5% |
| 2024 | 88 | 88 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 119 | 117 | 98.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212326.
That year, Ukuphumula Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 35 | 85.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 29 | 27 | 93.1% |
| Business Studies | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 59 | 59 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 88 | 88 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ukuphumula Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.