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Kamhola Secondary School

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

Welcome to Kamhola Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Barberton. Its most recent matric class posted a 75.4% pass rate.

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Kamhola Secondary School is a public secondary school in Barberton. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,352
Learners
36
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, Kamhola 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 Kamhola Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 167 learners from Kamhola Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 75.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231349973.9%
202414812987.2%
202516712675.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kamhola Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352160.0%
Mathematical Literacy12010285.0%
Physical Sciences232191.3%
Life Sciences1097064.2%
Agricultural Sciences564885.7%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies272696.3%
Economics292896.6%
Geography11910588.2%
English First Additional Language160160100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Kamhola Secondary School's 1,352; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Kamhola Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kamhola Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,352; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Kamhola Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Kamhola Secondary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,352; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kamhola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kamhola Secondary School, at 1,858 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kamhola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Kamhola Secondary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,352; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Kamhola Secondary School's 75.4%.

Barberton

Zooming into Barberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kamhola Secondary School.

  • Ekucathuzeni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kamhola Secondary School, at 1,146 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kamhola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Barberton sits in roughly the same size range as Kamhola Secondary School, at 1,134 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kamhola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ngwane Primary School is a similar size to Kamhola Secondary School, with 1,111 learners against 1,352; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kamhola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mountain View School sits in roughly the same size range as Kamhola Secondary School, at 994 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kamhola Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sikhutsele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kamhola Secondary School, at 977 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kamhola 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
401 Long Homes, Emjindini, Barberton, 1300
Postal
Barberton 1 Barberton Barberton 1300
Telephone
013 712 6701
EMIS number
800007336

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kamhola 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 Kamhola Secondary School directly, on 013 712 6701, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kamhola 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 Kamhola Secondary School the best school in Barberton?
Kamhola Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 75.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Barberton besides Kamhola Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Barberton, including Ekucathuzeni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kamhola Secondary School?
Kamhola Secondary School reported 1,352 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Kamhola Secondary School?
Yes, Kamhola 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 Kamhola Secondary School's matric results like?
Kamhola Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 73.9% since 2023.
Is Kamhola Secondary School a public or private school?
Kamhola Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kamhola Secondary School?
You can call 013 712 6701. It is located at 401 Long Homes, Emjindini, Barberton, 1300.
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