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Idlangemabala Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tonga, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Tonga, Kwalugedlane, Idlangemabala Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 99.1% pass rate.

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

Idlangemabala Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tonga, Kwalugedlane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,071
Learners
33
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, Idlangemabala 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 Idlangemabala Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Idlangemabala Secondary School entered 107 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315513285.2%
202414512384.8%
202510710699.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Idlangemabala Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics441738.6%
Mathematical Literacy1017877.2%
Physical Sciences442863.6%
Life Sciences1339672.2%
Agricultural Sciences13311888.7%
Accounting12433.3%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography13310679.7%
English First Additional Language145145100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Idlangemabala Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 1,071; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 99.1%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idlangemabala Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,071; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 99.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Idlangemabala Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,071; is a public primary school, a different phase than Idlangemabala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 1,071; is a public primary school, a different phase than Idlangemabala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 1,071; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 99.1%.

Kwalugedlane

Zooming into Kwalugedlane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Idlangemabala Secondary School.

  • Shinyukane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 1,071; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 99.1%.
  • Sekusile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,810 learners against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 1,071; is a public primary school, a different phase than Idlangemabala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mc Zitha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Idlangemabala Secondary School, 1,704 compared with 1,071; is a public primary school, a different phase than Idlangemabala Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.8% against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 99.1%.
  • Zibokwane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Idlangemabala Secondary School, at 1,497 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Idlangemabala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Khula Secondary School is a similar size to Idlangemabala Secondary School, with 1,402 learners against 1,071; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.8% against Idlangemabala Secondary School's 99.1%.
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 1000, Block A Trust, Tonga / Block "A", 1341
Postal
Private Bag X 4008 Kwalugedlane Tonga / Block "A" 1341
Telephone
081 535 7292
EMIS number
800032870

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Idlangemabala 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 Idlangemabala Secondary School directly, on 081 535 7292, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Idlangemabala 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 Idlangemabala Secondary School the best school in Kwalugedlane?
On the numbers that are published, Idlangemabala Secondary School's 99.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHINYUKANE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.4%.
How many other schools are there in Kwalugedlane besides Idlangemabala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwalugedlane, including Shinyukane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Idlangemabala Secondary School?
Idlangemabala Secondary School reported 1,071 learners and 33 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 Idlangemabala Secondary School?
Yes, Idlangemabala 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 Idlangemabala Secondary School's matric results like?
Idlangemabala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.1%, in 2025. That's up from 85.2% in 2023.
Is Idlangemabala Secondary School a public or private school?
Idlangemabala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Idlangemabala Secondary School?
You can call 081 535 7292. It is located at Stand No 1000, Block A Trust, Tonga / Block "A", 1341.
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