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Hts Witbank Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Hts Witbank Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Emalahleni, Witbank. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

In Emalahleni, Witbank, Hts Witbank Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,352
Learners
67
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hts Witbank Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Hts Witbank Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 223 matric candidates from Hts Witbank Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321220797.6%
202420320299.5%
2025223223100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hts Witbank Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics686697.1%
Mathematical Literacy969396.9%
Physical Sciences626198.4%
Life Sciences807188.8%
Accounting2121100.0%
Business Studies595389.8%
Geography484797.9%
English First Additional Language130130100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Hts Witbank Secondary School's 1,352; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Witbank Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Witbank Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 1,352; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.6% against Hts Witbank Secondary School's 100%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Hts Witbank Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,352; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hts Witbank Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Hts Witbank Secondary School's 100%).
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Hts Witbank Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,352; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hts Witbank Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Hts Witbank Secondary School's 100%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hts Witbank Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Witbank Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Hts Witbank Secondary School's 1,352; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Witbank Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Hts Witbank Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,352; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hts Witbank Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Hts Witbank Secondary School's 100%.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hts Witbank Secondary School, at 1,637 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Hts Witbank Secondary School's 100%.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hts Witbank Secondary School, at 1,563 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Hts Witbank Secondary School's 100%).
  • Mogalitwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hts Witbank Secondary School, at 1,537 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Witbank Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
1 Beyers Street, , Witbank, 1035
Postal
Private Bag X 7211 Witbank 1035
Telephone
013 656 2041
Website
htswitbank.co.za
EMIS number
800004952

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hts Witbank 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 Hts Witbank Secondary School directly, on 013 656 2041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hts Witbank 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 Hts Witbank Secondary School the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, Hts Witbank Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Hts Witbank Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Hts Witbank Secondary School?
Hts Witbank Secondary School reported 1,352 learners and 67 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Hts Witbank Secondary School?
Yes, Hts Witbank 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 Hts Witbank Secondary School's matric results like?
Hts Witbank Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.6% since 2023.
Is Hts Witbank Secondary School a public or private school?
Hts Witbank Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hts Witbank Secondary School?
You can call 013 656 2041. It is located at 1 Beyers Street, , Witbank, 1035.
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