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Highveld Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Elukwatini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Highveld Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Elukwatini. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Highveld Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elukwatini. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,365
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Highveld 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 Highveld Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Highveld Secondary School entered 164 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202324223898.3%
202421321199.1%
2025164164100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Highveld Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16714989.2%
Physical Sciences167167100.0%
Life Sciences167167100.0%
Accounting908796.7%
Geography403997.5%
English First Additional Language213213100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Highveld Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highveld Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Highveld Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Highveld Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Highveld Secondary School's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Highveld Secondary School's 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Highveld Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Highveld Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Highveld Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Highveld Secondary School's 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Highveld Secondary School's 100%.

Elukwatini

Zooming into Elukwatini, here are 5 other schools to compare against Highveld Secondary School.

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Highveld Secondary School, at 1,376 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Highveld Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vuka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Highveld Secondary School, at 1,290 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Highveld Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School is a similar size to Highveld Secondary School, with 1,169 learners against 1,365; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Highveld Secondary School's 100%.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Highveld Secondary School, at 1,105 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Highveld Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mkhomazane Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 946 learners against Highveld Secondary School's 1,365; is a public primary school, a different phase than Highveld 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
Stand No. 154, Elukwatini 'B', Elukwatini, 1192
Postal
Po Box 1370 Elukwatini Eluwatini 1192
Telephone
017 883 0265
Website
mpmirroronline.co.za
Email
info@mpmirronline.co.za
EMIS number
800005132

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Highveld 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 Highveld Secondary School directly, on 017 883 0265, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Highveld 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 Highveld Secondary School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Highveld Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DLOMODLOMO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Highveld Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Highveld Secondary School?
Highveld Secondary School reported 1,365 learners and 49 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 Highveld Secondary School?
Yes, Highveld 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 Highveld Secondary School's matric results like?
Highveld Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.3% since 2023.
Is Highveld Secondary School a public or private school?
Highveld Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Highveld Secondary School?
You can call 017 883 0265. It is located at Stand No. 154, Elukwatini 'B', Elukwatini, 1192.
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