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Hlong Secondary School

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

Welcome to Hlong Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Graskop. Its last matric group achieved a 97.3% pass rate.

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Hlong Secondary School is a public secondary school in Graskop. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

450
Learners
14
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, Hlong 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 Hlong Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Hlong Secondary School entered 112 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023827389.0%
2024858498.8%
202511210997.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hlong Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221986.4%
Mathematical Literacy635587.3%
Physical Sciences171588.2%
Life Sciences363597.2%
Agricultural Sciences363597.2%
English First Additional Language8585100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

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

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlong Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 450; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Hlong Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlong Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 450; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Hlong Secondary School's 97.3%).
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Hlong Secondary School's 450; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Hlong Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlong Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 450; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Hlong Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlong Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 450; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Graskop

Zooming into Graskop, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hlong Secondary School.

  • Glory Hill Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlong Secondary School, 733 compared with 450; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Graskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 642 learners against Hlong Secondary School's 450; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lm Kganane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hlong Secondary School, at 613 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.4% against Hlong Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Panorama Secondary School is a similar size to Hlong Secondary School, with 507 learners against 450; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.4% against Hlong Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Sekwai Secondary School is a similar size to Hlong Secondary School, with 490 learners against 450; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Hlong Secondary School's 97.3%.
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
Ar/629 Apara Village , Matibidi, Graskop, 1274
Postal
Private Bag X 435 Graskop Graskop 1270
Telephone
081 495 3964
EMIS number
800028597

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlong 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 Hlong Secondary School directly, on 081 495 3964, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlong 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 Hlong Secondary School the best school in Graskop?
On the numbers that are published, Hlong Secondary School's 97.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LM KGANANE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 94.4%.
How many other schools are there in Graskop besides Hlong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Graskop, including Glory Hill Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hlong Secondary School?
Hlong Secondary School reported 450 learners and 14 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 Hlong Secondary School?
Yes, Hlong 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 Hlong Secondary School's matric results like?
Hlong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. That's up from 89% in 2023.
Is Hlong Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlong Secondary School?
You can call 081 495 3964. It is located at Ar/629 Apara Village , Matibidi, Graskop, 1274.
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