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Ekwazini Secondary School

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

Ekwazini Secondary School is a public secondary school in Middelburg. Its last matric group achieved a 95.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Middelburg, Ekwazini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,410
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ekwazini Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Ekwazini Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 148 learners from Ekwazini Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023999090.9%
202412411693.5%
202514814195.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ekwazini Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy1249475.8%
Life Sciences282382.1%
Accounting201785.0%
Business Studies969194.8%
Economics2020100.0%
Geography1049591.3%
English First Additional Language124124100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Ekwazini Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Ekwazini Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,410; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekwazini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ekwazini Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Ekwazini Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Ekwazini Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,410; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ekwazini Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ekwazini Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Ekwazini Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,410; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ekwazini Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ekwazini Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ekwazini Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekwazini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

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

  • Middelburg Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Ekwazini Secondary School, at 1,739 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ekwazini Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.6% against Ekwazini Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Batlagae Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ekwazini Secondary School, at 1,630 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekwazini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is a similar size to Ekwazini Secondary School, with 1,603 learners against 1,410; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ekwazini Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Ekwazini Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Phumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ekwazini Secondary School, at 1,529 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Ekwazini Secondary School's 95.3%).
  • Thushanang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ekwazini Secondary School, at 1,514 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ekwazini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
819 6Th Avenue Vuka Section, Mhluzi, Middelburg, 1053
Postal
Po Box 3848 Mhluzi Middelburg 1053
Telephone
013 242 1684
EMIS number
800003335

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ekwazini 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 Ekwazini Secondary School directly, on 013 242 1684, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ekwazini 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 Ekwazini Secondary School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ekwazini Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.3% is lower than PHUMELELA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Ekwazini Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Ekwazini Secondary School?
Ekwazini Secondary School reported 1,410 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Ekwazini Secondary School?
Yes, Ekwazini 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 Ekwazini Secondary School's matric results like?
Ekwazini Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's up from 90.9% in 2023.
Is Ekwazini Secondary School a public or private school?
Ekwazini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ekwazini Secondary School?
You can call 013 242 1684. It is located at 819 6Th Avenue Vuka Section, Mhluzi, Middelburg, 1053.
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