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Engabezweni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Badplaas, Badplaas, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Engabezweni Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Badplaas. Its most recent matric class posted a 75.4% pass rate.

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Engabezweni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Badplaas. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

980
Learners
30
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Engabezweni 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 Engabezweni Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Engabezweni Secondary School entered 130 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314110171.6%
2024938086.0%
20251309875.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Engabezweni Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362158.3%
Mathematical Literacy575494.7%
Physical Sciences362877.8%
Life Sciences936468.8%
Agricultural Sciences615691.8%
Geography716794.4%
English First Additional Language9393100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Engabezweni Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Engabezweni Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 980; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engabezweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Engabezweni Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 980; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Engabezweni Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Engabezweni Secondary School's 980; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engabezweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Engabezweni Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 980; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Engabezweni Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Engabezweni Secondary School's 980; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Engabezweni Secondary School's 75.4%.

Badplaas

Zooming into Badplaas, here are 5 other schools to compare against Engabezweni Secondary School.

  • Diepgezet Primary School is a similar size to Engabezweni Secondary School, with 1,132 learners against 980; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engabezweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Izithandani Primary School is a similar size to Engabezweni Secondary School, with 857 learners against 980; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engabezweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Badplaas teaches fewer learners than Engabezweni Secondary School, 642 compared with 980; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engabezweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Imbali Primary School teaches fewer learners than Engabezweni Secondary School, 282 compared with 980; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engabezweni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sunduza Primary School teaches fewer learners than Engabezweni Secondary School, 250 compared with 980; is a public primary school, a different phase than Engabezweni 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
Building No. 2, Dlamini - C, Badplaas, 1190
Postal
Po Box 504 Badplaas Badplaas 1190
Telephone
082 348 5766
EMIS number
800026724

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Engabezweni 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 Engabezweni Secondary School directly, on 082 348 5766, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Engabezweni 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 Engabezweni Secondary School the best school in Badplaas?
Engabezweni Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 75.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Badplaas besides Engabezweni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Badplaas, including Diepgezet Primary School.
How big are the classes at Engabezweni Secondary School?
Engabezweni Secondary School reported 980 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Engabezweni Secondary School?
Yes, Engabezweni 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 Engabezweni Secondary School's matric results like?
Engabezweni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.4%, in 2025. That's up from 71.6% in 2023.
Is Engabezweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Engabezweni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Engabezweni Secondary School?
You can call 082 348 5766. It is located at Building No. 2, Dlamini - C, Badplaas, 1190.
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