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Hlonipha Secondary School

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

Welcome to Hlonipha Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kwamhlanga. Its most recent matric class posted a 72% pass rate.

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Hlonipha Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwamhlanga. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

827
Learners
28
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, Hlonipha 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 Hlonipha Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Hlonipha Secondary School entered 75 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231336246.6%
2024734967.1%
2025755472.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hlonipha Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics311238.7%
Mathematical Literacy433274.4%
Physical Sciences301756.7%
Life Sciences312683.9%
Agricultural Sciences1717100.0%
Business Studies251040.0%
Economics17741.2%
Geography323093.8%
History262388.5%
English First Additional Language7474100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlonipha Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlonipha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Hlonipha Secondary School's 827; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Hlonipha Secondary School's 72%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Hlonipha Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 827; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlonipha Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hlonipha Secondary School's 72%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Hlonipha Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 827; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlonipha Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Hlonipha Secondary School's 72%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Hlonipha Secondary School's 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlonipha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

Zooming into Kwamhlanga, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hlonipha Secondary School.

  • Dumelani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,556 learners against Hlonipha Secondary School's 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlonipha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Hlonipha Secondary School's 827; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hlonipha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlonipha Secondary School, 1,501 compared with 827; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.1% against Hlonipha Secondary School's 72%.
  • Musa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,443 learners against Hlonipha Secondary School's 827; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Hlonipha Secondary School's 72%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlonipha Secondary School, 1,439 compared with 827; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Hlonipha Secondary School's 72%.
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
919 Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 1306 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
013 954 7123
EMIS number
800005454

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlonipha 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 Hlonipha Secondary School directly, on 013 954 7123, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlonipha 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 Hlonipha Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Hlonipha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Hlonipha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hlonipha Secondary School?
Hlonipha Secondary School reported 827 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Hlonipha Secondary School?
Yes, Hlonipha 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 Hlonipha Secondary School's matric results like?
Hlonipha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72%, in 2025. That's up from 46.6% in 2023.
Is Hlonipha Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlonipha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlonipha Secondary School?
You can call 013 954 7123. It is located at 919 Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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