Emakhuzeni Primary School
Makhuzeni, KwaZulu-Natal 154 m
Public high school
Mahlahla Secondary School
Emakhuzeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Mahlahla Secondary School is a public high school in Emakhuzeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 327 learners and 11 educators, about 29.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 80.8% of its 26 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.8% of the school's 26 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 23 | 79.3% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 31 | 27 | 87.1% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 26 | 21 | 80.8% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 327 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 29.7 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500193288 |
| Exam centre number | 5313311 |
Address and location
| Street address | Amakhuze Tribal Authority,galaarea,bulwer,3237 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 213,donnybrook,3237 |
| Town | Emakhuzeni |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Harry Gwala |
| Circuit | Underberg |
| Municipality | Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality |
| Ward | 54306007 |
| Former department | Kwazulu Natal Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Mahlahla Secondary School
Is Mahlahla Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlahla Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mahlahla Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Mahlahla Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.8% of its 26 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 79.3%, 2024 87.1%.
How many learners are at Mahlahla Secondary School?
327 learners and 11 educators (about 29.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Mahlahla Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500193288. Its exam centre number is 5313311.
Where is Mahlahla Secondary School?
Amakhuze Tribal Authority,galaarea,bulwer,3237. It is in Emakhuzeni, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 083 598 6603.
Schools near Mahlahla Secondary School
Mpengwana Primary School
Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal 1.3 km
Gqumeni Primary School
P.O.Box 33276, KwaZulu-Natal 2.8 km
Amakhuze Secondary School
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, KwaZulu-Natal 3.2 km
91.8% matric 2025Indumakude Primary School
Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal 3.4 km
Ngcesheni Primary School
Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal 4.3 km
Emnqundekweni Primary School
Emnqundekweni Area, KwaZulu-Natal 5.1 km
Hlabeni Primary School
Near Centocow, KwaZulu-Natal 6.2 km
Blessed Luanda Primary School
Donnybrook, KwaZulu-Natal 6.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.