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Imemeza Secondary School

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

Imemeza Secondary School is a public secondary school in Waterval Boven. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.1% pass rate.

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Located in Waterval Boven, Imemeza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

449
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Imemeza Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Imemeza 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, 53 matric candidates from Imemeza Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494081.6%
2024605388.3%
2025535298.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Imemeza Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics422047.6%
Mathematical Literacy191473.7%
Physical Sciences443579.5%
Life Sciences433581.4%
Business Studies191894.7%
Economics191894.7%
Geography636196.8%
English First Additional Language6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Imemeza Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Imemeza Secondary School's 449; is a public primary school, a different phase than Imemeza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Imemeza Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 449; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Imemeza Secondary School's 98.1%).
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Imemeza Secondary School's 449; is a public combined school, a different phase than Imemeza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Imemeza Secondary School's 98.1%).
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Imemeza Secondary School's 449; is a public combined school, a different phase than Imemeza Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Imemeza Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Imemeza Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 449; is a public primary school, a different phase than Imemeza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Waterval Boven

And within Waterval Boven itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebhudlweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Imemeza Secondary School, 718 compared with 449; is a public primary school, a different phase than Imemeza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Oosterlijn is noticeably smaller, with 164 learners against Imemeza Secondary School's 449; is a public primary school, a different phase than Imemeza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Stand No: 667, Mnisi Street, Emgwenya Location, Waterval Boven, 1195
Postal
Po Box 560 Waterval Boven Waterval Boven 1195
Telephone
013 257 0166
Website
highveldchronicle.co.za
EMIS number
800006189

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Imemeza 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 Imemeza Secondary School directly, on 013 257 0166, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Imemeza 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 Imemeza Secondary School the best school in Waterval Boven?
Imemeza Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 98.1%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Waterval Boven besides Imemeza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Waterval Boven, including Ebhudlweni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Imemeza Secondary School?
Imemeza Secondary School reported 449 learners and 16 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 Imemeza Secondary School?
Yes, Imemeza 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 Imemeza Secondary School's matric results like?
Imemeza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. That's up from 81.6% in 2023.
Is Imemeza Secondary School a public or private school?
Imemeza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Imemeza Secondary School?
You can call 013 257 0166. It is located at Stand No: 667, Mnisi Street, Emgwenya Location, Waterval Boven, 1195.
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