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Hlabangemehlo Secondary School

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

In Elukwatini, Hlabangemehlo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86%.

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

Hlabangemehlo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Elukwatini. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

667
Learners
21
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, Hlabangemehlo 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 Hlabangemehlo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 121 learners from Hlabangemehlo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231249274.2%
2024847690.5%
202512110486.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hlabangemehlo Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics513160.8%
Mathematical Literacy444295.5%
Physical Sciences653553.8%
Life Sciences887686.4%
Agricultural Sciences191578.9%
Accounting77100.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
Economics77100.0%
Geography11310693.8%
History1717100.0%
English First Additional Language147147100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Hlabangemehlo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 667; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 667; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 86%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 667; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 667; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 86%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 667; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 86%.

Elukwatini

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

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 667; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,365 learners against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 667; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 86%.
  • Vuka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School, 1,290 compared with 667; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,169 learners against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 667; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 86%.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabangemehlo Secondary School, 1,105 compared with 667; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.2% against Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's 86%).
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
524 Nhlazatshe N0. 3, , Elukwatini, 1192
Postal
Po Box 68 Elukwatini Belfast 1192
Telephone
017 883 2424
EMIS number
800005173

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlabangemehlo 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 Hlabangemehlo Secondary School directly, on 017 883 2424, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlabangemehlo 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 Hlabangemehlo Secondary School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86% is lower than HIGHVELD SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Hlabangemehlo 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 Hlabangemehlo Secondary School?
Hlabangemehlo Secondary School reported 667 learners and 21 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 Hlabangemehlo Secondary School?
Yes, Hlabangemehlo 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 Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's matric results like?
Hlabangemehlo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 74.2% in 2023.
Is Hlabangemehlo Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlabangemehlo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlabangemehlo Secondary School?
You can call 017 883 2424. It is located at 524 Nhlazatshe N0. 3, , Elukwatini, 1192.
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