On this page, you will find the key facts about Empucukweni Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Empucukweni Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Witbank. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.
1,478
Learners
46
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Empucukweni Secondary School entered 173 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
128
119
93.0%
2024
182
180
98.9%
2025
173
173
100.0%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Empucukweni Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
41
38
92.7%
Mathematical Literacy
141
137
97.2%
Physical Sciences
41
41
100.0%
Life Sciences
52
51
98.1%
Accounting
13
12
92.3%
Business Studies
33
32
97.0%
Economics
33
32
97.0%
Geography
52
52
100.0%
History
97
95
97.9%
English First Additional Language
182
182
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Empucukweni 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 Empucukweni Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
