Public secondary school · Nxamalala, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Sweetwaters circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Umthoqotho High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Nxamalala, Umthoqotho High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 197 learners from Umthoqotho High School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 160 | 148 | 92.5% |
| 2024 | 173 | 164 | 94.8% |
| 2025 | 197 | 156 | 79.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311436.
That year, Umthoqotho High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 47 | 43 | 91.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 126 | 116 | 92.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 110 | 88 | 80.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 83 | 81 | 97.6% |
| Accounting | 39 | 35 | 89.7% |
| Business Studies | 64 | 59 | 92.2% |
| Economics | 39 | 35 | 89.7% |
| Geography | 52 | 51 | 98.1% |
| History | 96 | 96 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 174 | 174 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Umthoqotho High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.