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Elangwane Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Volksrust, Volksrust, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Elangwane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Volksrust. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Elangwane Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Elangwane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Volksrust. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

994
Learners
33
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Elangwane Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Elangwane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Elangwane Secondary School entered 86 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231057268.6%
2024696391.3%
2025867486.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Elangwane Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics695173.9%
Physical Sciences696391.3%
Life Sciences696797.1%
Accounting4242100.0%
English First Additional Language6969100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Elangwane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elangwane Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elangwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elangwane Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 994; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Elangwane Secondary School's 86%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Elangwane Secondary School's 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elangwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elangwane Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 994; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Elangwane Secondary School's 86%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Elangwane Secondary School's 994; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Elangwane Secondary School's 86%.

Volksrust

Zooming into Volksrust, here are 5 other schools to compare against Elangwane Secondary School.

  • Qhubulwazi Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Elangwane Secondary School's 994; is a public combined school, a different phase than Elangwane Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Elangwane Secondary School's 86%.
  • Zizameleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elangwane Secondary School, at 1,376 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elangwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phembindlela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elangwane Secondary School, at 1,029 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elangwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Theu Theu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elangwane Secondary School, at 945 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elangwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Volksrust Primary School is a similar size to Elangwane Secondary School, with 922 learners against 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elangwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wesile Street, Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, 2470
Postal
Private Bag X 9015 Volksrust Volksrust 2470
Telephone
017 735 3133
EMIS number
800003384

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elangwane 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 Elangwane Secondary School directly, on 017 735 3133, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Elangwane Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Elangwane Secondary School the best school in Volksrust?
On the numbers that are published, Elangwane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86% is lower than QHUBULWAZI COMBINED SCHOOL's 91.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Volksrust besides Elangwane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Volksrust, including Qhubulwazi Combined School.
How big are the classes at Elangwane Secondary School?
Elangwane Secondary School reported 994 learners and 33 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 Elangwane Secondary School?
Yes, Elangwane 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 Elangwane Secondary School's matric results like?
Elangwane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 68.6% in 2023.
Is Elangwane Secondary School a public or private school?
Elangwane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Elangwane Secondary School?
You can call 017 735 3133. It is located at Wesile Street, Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, 2470.
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