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Emjindini Secondary School

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

Emjindini Secondary School is a public secondary school in Barberton. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.6%.

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Located in Barberton, Emjindini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

905
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Emjindini Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Emjindini 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, 114 matric candidates from Emjindini Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320512862.4%
202412710885.0%
202511410188.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Emjindini Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics493265.3%
Mathematical Literacy1047774.0%
Physical Sciences2626100.0%
Life Sciences13510174.8%
Agricultural Sciences221881.8%
Accounting55100.0%
Geography1189378.8%
English First Additional Language17117099.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Emjindini Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emjindini Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 905; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Emjindini Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Emjindini Secondary School's 905; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Emjindini Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Emjindini Secondary School's 905; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emjindini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emjindini Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 905; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emjindini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emjindini Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 905; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Emjindini Secondary School's 88.6%.

Barberton

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

  • Kamhola Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emjindini Secondary School, 1,352 compared with 905; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.4% against Emjindini Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Ekucathuzeni Primary School is a similar size to Emjindini Secondary School, with 1,146 learners against 905; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emjindini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Barberton is a similar size to Emjindini Secondary School, with 1,134 learners against 905; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emjindini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ngwane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Emjindini Secondary School, at 1,111 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emjindini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mountain View School is a similar size to Emjindini Secondary School, with 994 learners against 905; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emjindini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
65 Shongwe Street, Barberton, Barberton, 1300
Postal
Po Box 343 Barberton Barberton 1300
EMIS number
800003574

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emjindini Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Emjindini Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Emjindini 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 Emjindini Secondary School the best school in Barberton?
On the numbers that are published, Emjindini Secondary School's 88.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KAMHOLA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 75.4%.
How many other schools are there in Barberton besides Emjindini Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Barberton, including Kamhola Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Emjindini Secondary School?
Emjindini Secondary School reported 905 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Emjindini Secondary School?
Yes, Emjindini 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 Emjindini Secondary School's matric results like?
Emjindini Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. That's up from 62.4% in 2023.
Is Emjindini Secondary School a public or private school?
Emjindini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emjindini Secondary School?
It is located at 65 Shongwe Street, Barberton, Barberton, 1300.
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