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Hlomani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ximhungwe, Ximhungwe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Hlomani Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Ximhungwe. Its most recent matric class posted a 83.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hlomani Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ximhungwe, Hlomani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,198
Learners
38
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hlomani Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Hlomani Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Hlomani Secondary School entered 176 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323920184.1%
202424517069.4%
202517614783.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hlomani Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics473676.6%
Mathematical Literacy19813869.7%
Physical Sciences474085.1%
Life Sciences534381.1%
Agricultural Sciences464189.1%
Accounting181161.1%
Business Studies211781.0%
Economics211361.9%
Geography1148372.8%
History17812168.0%
English First Additional Language245245100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Hlomani Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Hlomani Secondary School's 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Hlomani Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Hlomani Secondary School's 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Hlomani Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Hlomani Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Hlomani Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Hlomani Secondary School's 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Hlomani Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Hlomani Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,198; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlomani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Ximhungwe

And within Ximhungwe itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Jan Rikhotso Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hlomani Secondary School, at 851 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlomani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mhlahle Primary School teaches fewer learners than Hlomani Secondary School, 810 compared with 1,198; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlomani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bondzeni High School teaches fewer learners than Hlomani Secondary School, 778 compared with 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hlomani Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Luka High School teaches fewer learners than Hlomani Secondary School, 768 compared with 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88% against Hlomani Secondary School's 83.5%.
  • Madlala High School is noticeably smaller, with 762 learners against Hlomani Secondary School's 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 62.4% against Hlomani Secondary School's 83.5%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 817, , Lillydale T, 1281
Postal
Private Bag X 7414 Ximhungwe 1281
Telephone
013 708 1120
EMIS number
800035189

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlomani 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 Hlomani Secondary School directly, on 013 708 1120, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlomani Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hlomani Secondary School the best school in Ximhungwe?
On the numbers that are published, Hlomani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.5% is lower than BONDZENI HIGH SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ximhungwe besides Hlomani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ximhungwe, including Jan Rikhotso Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hlomani Secondary School?
Hlomani Secondary School reported 1,198 learners and 38 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 Hlomani Secondary School?
Yes, Hlomani 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 Hlomani Secondary School's matric results like?
Hlomani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.1% since 2023.
Is Hlomani Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlomani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlomani Secondary School?
You can call 013 708 1120. It is located at Stand No 817, , Lillydale T, 1281.
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