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Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwamashu, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Kwamashu Central circuit)

Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwamashu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.8%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwamashu, Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,263
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 139 matric candidates from Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312310484.6%
202414713390.5%
202513913697.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412341.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181477.8%
Mathematical Literacy13010379.2%
Physical Sciences181794.4%
Life Sciences1818100.0%
Business Studies13011487.7%
Economics464291.3%
Geography1818100.0%
History676597.0%
English First Additional Language14714699.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's 1,263; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.6% against Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's 97.8%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's 1,263; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 1,263; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's 1,263; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's 1,263; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's 97.8%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
509 H Bhejane Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360
Postal
Post Office, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
031 503 6724
Email
phindypee@gmail.com
EMIS number
500294298

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School directly, on 031 503 6724 or by email at phindypee@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's 97.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.6%.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School reported 1,263 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
No. Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's matric results like?
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.8%, in 2025. That's up from 84.6% in 2023.
Is Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School a public or private school?
Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vuyiswa Mtolo Secondary School?
You can call 031 503 6724 or email phindypee@gmail.com. It is located at 509 H Bhejane Road, Kwamashu, Durban, 4360.