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Ekulindeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ekulindeni, Ekulindeni, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Ekulindeni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ekulindeni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.2%.

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

Located in Ekulindeni, Ekulindeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

478
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ekulindeni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Ekulindeni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 57 matric candidates from Ekulindeni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023857487.1%
20246161100.0%
2025575698.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ekulindeni Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151493.3%
Mathematical Literacy464597.8%
Physical Sciences151386.7%
Life Sciences6161100.0%
Geography616098.4%
English First Additional Language6161100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Ekulindeni Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Ekulindeni Secondary School's 478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekulindeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Ekulindeni Secondary School's 478; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Ekulindeni Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekulindeni Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekulindeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Ekulindeni Secondary School's 478; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ekulindeni Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekulindeni Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 478; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Ekulindeni Secondary School's 98.2%.

Ekulindeni

And within Ekulindeni itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Sithuthukile Primary School is a similar size to Ekulindeni Secondary School, with 335 learners against 478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekulindeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hambanatsi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ekulindeni Secondary School, 279 compared with 478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekulindeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Ekutfokoteni Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 259 learners against Ekulindeni Secondary School's 478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekulindeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Ngonini Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 76 learners against Ekulindeni Secondary School's 478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekulindeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Stand No 1592, Kromdraai, Ekulindeni, 1301
Postal
Po Box 540 Ekulindeni Ekulindeni 1301
Telephone
017 884 0146
EMIS number
800003251

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ekulindeni 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 Ekulindeni Secondary School directly, on 017 884 0146, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ekulindeni 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 Ekulindeni Secondary School the best school in Ekulindeni?
Ekulindeni Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 98.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Ekulindeni besides Ekulindeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Ekulindeni, including Sithuthukile Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ekulindeni Secondary School?
Ekulindeni Secondary School reported 478 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Ekulindeni Secondary School?
Yes, Ekulindeni 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 Ekulindeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Ekulindeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. That's up from 87.1% in 2023.
Is Ekulindeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Ekulindeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ekulindeni Secondary School?
You can call 017 884 0146. It is located at Stand No 1592, Kromdraai, Ekulindeni, 1301.
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