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Im Manchu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Balfour, Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Im Manchu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Balfour. Its most recent matric class posted a 97% pass rate.

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Im Manchu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Balfour. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

822
Learners
28
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, Im Manchu 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 Im Manchu Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 133 learners from Im Manchu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313311586.5%
202411811194.1%
202513312997.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Im Manchu Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics392974.4%
Mathematical Literacy807290.0%
Physical Sciences393897.4%
Life Sciences3838100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2020100.0%
Business Studies806885.0%
English First Additional Language118118100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Im Manchu Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Im Manchu Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 822; is a public primary school, a different phase than Im Manchu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Im Manchu Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 822; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Im Manchu Secondary School's 97%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Im Manchu Secondary School's 822; is a public primary school, a different phase than Im Manchu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Im Manchu Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 822; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Im Manchu Secondary School's 97%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Im Manchu Secondary School's 822; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Im Manchu Secondary School's 97%.

Balfour

Zooming into Balfour, here are 5 other schools to compare against Im Manchu Secondary School.

  • Vusumuzi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Im Manchu Secondary School, 1,422 compared with 822; is a public primary school, a different phase than Im Manchu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bonukukhanya Primary School is a similar size to Im Manchu Secondary School, with 1,099 learners against 822; is a public primary school, a different phase than Im Manchu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Isifisosethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Im Manchu Secondary School, at 941 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Im Manchu Secondary School's 97%.
  • Setsheng Secondary School is a similar size to Im Manchu Secondary School, with 894 learners against 822; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Im Manchu Secondary School's 97%).
  • Balfour Primary School is a similar size to Im Manchu Secondary School, with 696 learners against 822; is a public primary school, a different phase than Im Manchu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Cnr Frank & Voortrekker Street, , Balfour, 2410
Postal
Po Box 885 Balfour Balfour 2410
Telephone
017 773 0989
EMIS number
800005603

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Im Manchu 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 Im Manchu Secondary School directly, on 017 773 0989, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Im Manchu 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 Im Manchu Secondary School the best school in Balfour?
On the numbers that are published, Im Manchu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97% is lower than SETSHENG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Balfour besides Im Manchu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Vusumuzi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Im Manchu Secondary School?
Im Manchu Secondary School reported 822 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Im Manchu Secondary School?
Yes, Im Manchu 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 Im Manchu Secondary School's matric results like?
Im Manchu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. That's up from 86.5% in 2023.
Is Im Manchu Secondary School a public or private school?
Im Manchu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Im Manchu Secondary School?
You can call 017 773 0989. It is located at Cnr Frank & Voortrekker Street, , Balfour, 2410.
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