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Gedlembane Secondary School

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

In Kanyamazane, Gedlembane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.2%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gedlembane Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gedlembane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kanyamazane. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,099
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Gedlembane 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 Gedlembane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gedlembane Secondary School entered 129 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023926469.6%
20241088074.1%
202512910682.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gedlembane Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics321856.3%
Mathematical Literacy786583.3%
Physical Sciences311961.3%
Life Sciences1098678.9%
Agricultural Sciences776381.8%
Geography837590.4%
History272177.8%
English First Additional Language110110100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Gedlembane Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Gedlembane Secondary School's 1,099; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Gedlembane Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gedlembane Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,099; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Gedlembane Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gedlembane Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gedlembane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Gedlembane Secondary School's 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gedlembane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Gedlembane Secondary School's 1,099; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Gedlembane Secondary School's 82.2%.

Kanyamazane

Zooming into Kanyamazane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gedlembane Secondary School.

  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gedlembane Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gedlembane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sitintile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gedlembane Secondary School, at 1,443 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75% against Gedlembane Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Vulamasango Primary School is a similar size to Gedlembane Secondary School, with 1,426 learners against 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gedlembane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Somcuba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gedlembane Secondary School, at 1,417 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gedlembane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gedlembane Secondary School, at 1,391 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Gedlembane Secondary School's 82.2%.
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
Stand No 1219, Mpakatsi Road, Msogwaba, 1215
Postal
Po Box 683 Kanyamazane Msogwaba 1214
Telephone
081 436 9686
EMIS number
800004432

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gedlembane 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 Gedlembane Secondary School directly, on 081 436 9686, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gedlembane 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 Gedlembane Secondary School the best school in Kanyamazane?
On the numbers that are published, Gedlembane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.2% is lower than HILLARIA MTHETHWA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kanyamazane besides Gedlembane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kanyamazane, including Lekazi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Gedlembane Secondary School?
Gedlembane Secondary School reported 1,099 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Gedlembane Secondary School?
Yes, Gedlembane 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 Gedlembane Secondary School's matric results like?
Gedlembane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.2%, in 2025. That's up from 69.6% in 2023.
Is Gedlembane Secondary School a public or private school?
Gedlembane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gedlembane Secondary School?
You can call 081 436 9686. It is located at Stand No 1219, Mpakatsi Road, Msogwaba, 1215.
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