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Ilanga Secondary School

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

In Witbank, Ilanga Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86%.

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

Ilanga Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Witbank. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

642
Learners
23
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, Ilanga 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 Ilanga Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 86 matric candidates from Ilanga Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023955861.1%
20241318161.8%
2025867486.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ilanga Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics532649.1%
Mathematical Literacy786380.8%
Physical Sciences532241.5%
Life Sciences533158.5%
Business Studies785469.2%
Economics944851.1%
English First Additional Language13112897.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Ilanga Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilanga Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Ilanga Secondary School's 642; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Ilanga Secondary School's 86%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ilanga Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 642; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ilanga Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ilanga Secondary School's 86%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ilanga Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 642; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ilanga Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ilanga Secondary School's 86%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Ilanga Secondary School's 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

Zooming into Witbank, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ilanga Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilanga Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ilanga Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 642; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ilanga Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ilanga Secondary School's 86%.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Ilanga Secondary School's 642; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Ilanga Secondary School's 86%.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,563 learners against Ilanga Secondary School's 642; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Ilanga Secondary School's 86%.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilanga Secondary School, 1,537 compared with 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Uthingo Park Residential Complex , Kiepersol Str, Tasbet Park Ext 6, Witbank, 1038
Postal
Po Box 14116 Leraatsfontein Witbank 1038
Telephone
074 504 2886
EMIS number
800006130

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ilanga 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 Ilanga Secondary School directly, on 074 504 2886, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ilanga 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 Ilanga Secondary School the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, Ilanga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86% is lower than PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides Ilanga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Ilanga Secondary School?
Ilanga Secondary School reported 642 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Ilanga Secondary School?
Yes, Ilanga 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 Ilanga Secondary School's matric results like?
Ilanga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 61.1% in 2023.
Is Ilanga Secondary School a public or private school?
Ilanga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ilanga Secondary School?
You can call 074 504 2886. It is located at Uthingo Park Residential Complex , Kiepersol Str, Tasbet Park Ext 6, Witbank, 1038.
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