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Digwale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mbibane, Mbibane, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Digwale Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mbibane. Its last matric group achieved a 95.7% pass rate.

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

In Mbibane, Digwale Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

428
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Digwale Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Digwale Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Digwale Secondary School entered 46 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.7% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023444090.9%
2024464495.7%
2025464495.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Digwale Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Digwale Secondary School's 428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Digwale Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 428; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Digwale Secondary School's 95.7%).
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Digwale Secondary School's 428; is a public combined school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Digwale Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Digwale Secondary School's 428; is a public combined school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Digwale Secondary School's 95.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Digwale Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

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

  • Thembalihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against Digwale Secondary School's 428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Digwale Secondary School, 682 compared with 428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 659 learners against Digwale Secondary School's 428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 629 learners against Digwale Secondary School's 428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 609 learners against Digwale Secondary School's 428; is a public primary school, a different phase than Digwale Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
252 Leeufontein B, Mbibane, Digwale, 449
Postal
Po Box 691 Mbibane Digwale 0449
Telephone
013 988 2717
EMIS number
800002642

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Digwale 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 Digwale Secondary School directly, on 013 988 2717, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Digwale 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 Digwale Secondary School the best school in Mbibane?
Digwale Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 95.7%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Digwale Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Digwale Secondary School?
Digwale Secondary School reported 428 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Digwale Secondary School?
Yes, Digwale 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 Digwale Secondary School's matric results like?
Digwale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. That's up from 90.9% in 2023.
Is Digwale Secondary School a public or private school?
Digwale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Digwale Secondary School?
You can call 013 988 2717. It is located at 252 Leeufontein B, Mbibane, Digwale, 449.
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