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Empucukweni Secondary School

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

In Witbank, Empucukweni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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
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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312811993.0%
202418218098.9%
2025173173100.0%

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%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics413892.7%
Mathematical Literacy14113797.2%
Physical Sciences4141100.0%
Life Sciences525198.1%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies333297.0%
Economics333297.0%
Geography5252100.0%
History979597.9%
English First Additional Language182182100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Empucukweni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Empucukweni Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Empucukweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is a similar size to Empucukweni Secondary School, with 1,908 learners against 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.6% against Empucukweni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Makause Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Empucukweni Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Empucukweni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Empucukweni Secondary School's 100%).
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Empucukweni Secondary School, at 1,862 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Empucukweni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Empucukweni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is a similar size to Empucukweni Secondary School, with 1,857 learners against 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Empucukweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

Zooming into Witbank, here are 5 other schools to compare against Empucukweni Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Empucukweni Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Empucukweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Empucukweni Secondary School, at 1,862 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Empucukweni Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Empucukweni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School is a similar size to Empucukweni Secondary School, with 1,637 learners against 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Empucukweni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is a similar size to Empucukweni Secondary School, with 1,563 learners against 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Empucukweni Secondary School's 100%).
  • Mogalitwa Primary School is a similar size to Empucukweni Secondary School, with 1,537 learners against 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Empucukweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
2971 Cnr Tsotetsi & Ngobe Str, Ext 05, Witbank, 1035
Postal
Po Box 874 Ext 05 Emalahleni 1039
Telephone
013 698 0258
EMIS number
800003616

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Empucukweni 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 Empucukweni Secondary School directly, on 013 698 0258, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Empucukweni 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 Empucukweni Secondary School the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, Empucukweni Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Empucukweni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Empucukweni Secondary School?
Empucukweni Secondary School reported 1,478 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Empucukweni Secondary School?
Yes, Empucukweni 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 Empucukweni Secondary School's matric results like?
Empucukweni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 93% in 2023.
Is Empucukweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Empucukweni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Empucukweni Secondary School?
You can call 013 698 0258. It is located at 2971 Cnr Tsotetsi & Ngobe Str, Ext 05, Witbank, 1035.
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