Mahloni Primary School
Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal 553 m
Public high school
Mthingana High School
Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Mthingana High School is a public high school in Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 317 learners and 10 educators, about 31.7 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, 87.0% of its 46 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.0% of the school's 46 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 43 | 72.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 37 | 34 | 91.9% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 46 | 40 | 87.0% | 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) | 317 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 463 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500337403 |
| Exam centre number | 5112413 |
Address and location
| Street address | 213 D Section,mahloni Area,vryheid,3100 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 10863,vryheid,3100 |
| Town | Paulpietersburg |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Zululand |
| Circuit | Dumbe |
| Municipality | eDumbe Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52601007 |
| Former department | New 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 Mthingana High School
Is Mthingana High School a public or private school?
Mthingana High School is a public high school.
Does Mthingana High 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 Mthingana High School's matric pass rate?
87.0% of its 46 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 72.9%, 2024 91.9%.
How many learners are at Mthingana High School?
317 learners and 10 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 463 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Mthingana High School?
Its EMIS number is 500337403. Its exam centre number is 5112413.
Where is Mthingana High School?
213 D Section,mahloni Area,vryheid,3100. It is in Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Zululand education district. Phone 076 985 3098.
Schools near Mthingana High School
Vukuzame Primary School
Mthethwa Trust, KwaZulu-Natal 6.0 km
Kwa-Gamakazi Primary School
Coronation, KwaZulu-Natal 6.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.