Public secondary school · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Pmb Central circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Umvuzo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Pietermaritzburg, Umvuzo Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 250 matric candidates from Umvuzo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 176 | 139 | 79.0% |
| 2024 | 136 | 120 | 88.2% |
| 2025 | 250 | 200 | 80.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311333.
That year, Umvuzo Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 49 | 37 | 75.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 87 | 70 | 80.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 33 | 18 | 54.5% |
| Life Sciences | 58 | 43 | 74.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 33 | 22 | 66.7% |
| Business Studies | 58 | 49 | 84.5% |
| Economics | 33 | 30 | 90.9% |
| Geography | 45 | 43 | 95.6% |
| History | 70 | 70 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 136 | 136 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Umvuzo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.