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Hlalakahle Secondary School

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

In Mbibane, Hlalakahle Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 63.4% pass rate.

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

Hlalakahle Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mbibane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

444
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Hlalakahle 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 Hlalakahle Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 71 learners from Hlalakahle Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 63.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320112662.7%
2024754965.3%
2025714563.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hlalakahle Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics754661.3%
Physical Sciences734156.2%
Life Sciences755674.7%
Agricultural Sciences161275.0%
Accounting161487.5%
Geography454293.3%
English First Additional Language757498.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Hlalakahle Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlalakahle Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Hlalakahle Secondary School's 444; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Hlalakahle Secondary School's 63.4%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Hlalakahle Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 444; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hlalakahle Secondary School's 63.4%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Hlalakahle Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 444; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Hlalakahle Secondary School's 63.4%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Hlalakahle Secondary School's 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

Zooming into Mbibane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hlalakahle Secondary School.

  • Thembalihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlalakahle Secondary School, 854 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 682 learners against Hlalakahle Secondary School's 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlalakahle Secondary School, 659 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlalakahle Secondary School, 629 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School is a similar size to Hlalakahle Secondary School, with 609 learners against 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlalakahle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 1504, Vaalbank, Vaalbank, 449
Postal
Po Box 76 Mbibane Vaalbank 0449
Telephone
013 976 7470
EMIS number
800005223

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlalakahle 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 Hlalakahle Secondary School directly, on 013 976 7470, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlalakahle 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 Hlalakahle Secondary School the best school in Mbibane?
Hlalakahle Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 63.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Hlalakahle Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hlalakahle Secondary School?
Hlalakahle Secondary School reported 444 learners and 16 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 Hlalakahle Secondary School?
Yes, Hlalakahle 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 Hlalakahle Secondary School's matric results like?
Hlalakahle Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 63.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 62.7% since 2023.
Is Hlalakahle Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlalakahle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlalakahle Secondary School?
You can call 013 976 7470. It is located at Stand No 1504, Vaalbank, Vaalbank, 449.
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