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Camalaza Secondary School

Public secondary school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Camalaza Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Shongwe Mission. It currently teaches around 966 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Camalaza Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Shongwe Mission, Camalaza Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

966
Learners
32
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Camalaza Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Camalaza Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Camalaza Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Camalaza Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 966; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camalaza Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Camalaza Secondary School's 966; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camalaza Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Camalaza Secondary School's 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Camalaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camalaza Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Camalaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Camalaza Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 966; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camalaza Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Shongwe Mission

And within Shongwe Mission itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Camalaza Secondary School's 966; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camalaza Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabatha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,649 learners against Camalaza Secondary School's 966; is a public primary school, a different phase than Camalaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Camalaza Secondary School, at 1,346 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 72.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camalaza Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Camalaza Secondary School, at 1,317 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camalaza Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Driekoppies Combined School is a similar size to Camalaza Secondary School, with 1,305 learners against 966; is a public combined school, a different phase than Camalaza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camalaza Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
001Middelplaas, Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Postal
Po Box 1394 Shongwe Mission Shongwe Mission 1331
Telephone
013 787 4124
EMIS number
800001875
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Camalaza 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 Camalaza Secondary School directly, on 013 787 4124, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Camalaza 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 Camalaza Secondary School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
No matric pass rate is on record for Camalaza Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Camalaza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Camalaza Secondary School?
Camalaza Secondary School reported 966 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Camalaza Secondary School?
Yes, Camalaza Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Camalaza Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Camalaza Secondary School.
Is Camalaza Secondary School a public or private school?
Camalaza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Camalaza Secondary School?
You can call 013 787 4124. It is located at 001Middelplaas, Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, 1331.
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