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Jacob Mdluli Secondary School

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

Jacob Mdluli Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kabokweni. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.7%.

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

In Kabokweni, Jacob Mdluli Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

571
Learners
19
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Jacob Mdluli Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Jacob Mdluli 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, 64 matric candidates from Jacob Mdluli Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023685276.5%
2024543870.4%
2025645179.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Jacob Mdluli Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191157.9%
Mathematical Literacy403587.5%
Physical Sciences201260.0%
Life Sciences432865.1%
Agricultural Sciences433479.1%
Accounting402050.0%
Business Studies191684.2%
Economics191263.2%
Geography201680.0%
English First Additional Language6464100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 571; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 79.7%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 571; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 79.7%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 571; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 571; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 571; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 79.7%.

Kabokweni

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

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 571; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 79.7%.
  • Vulindlela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School, 1,484 compared with 571; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 79.7%.
  • Sandzile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 571; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Khutsalani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School, 1,364 compared with 571; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.5% against Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's 79.7%).
  • Tsembaletfu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Mdluli Secondary School, 1,305 compared with 571; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jacob Mdluli 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
Makoko Trust, Kabokweni, White River, 1245
Postal
Po Box 2510 Kabokweni White River 1245
Telephone
073 068 1913
EMIS number
800006957

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jacob Mdluli 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 Jacob Mdluli Secondary School directly, on 073 068 1913, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jacob Mdluli 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 Jacob Mdluli Secondary School the best school in Kabokweni?
On the numbers that are published, Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.7% is lower than GUDUZA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kabokweni besides Jacob Mdluli Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kabokweni, including Guduza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jacob Mdluli Secondary School?
Jacob Mdluli Secondary School reported 571 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Jacob Mdluli Secondary School?
Yes, Jacob Mdluli 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 Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's matric results like?
Jacob Mdluli Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.7%, in 2025. That's up from 76.5% in 2023.
Is Jacob Mdluli Secondary School a public or private school?
Jacob Mdluli Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jacob Mdluli Secondary School?
You can call 073 068 1913. It is located at Makoko Trust, Kabokweni, White River, 1245.
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