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Khumbula Secondary School

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

Welcome to Khumbula Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kabokweni. Its last matric group achieved a 89% pass rate.

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Khumbula Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kabokweni. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

737
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Khumbula 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 Khumbula Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 82 matric candidates from Khumbula Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023473676.6%
2024605795.0%
2025827389.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khumbula Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics604778.3%
Physical Sciences605388.3%
Life Sciences605693.3%
Agricultural Sciences605998.3%
Accounting191894.7%
English First Additional Language6060100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Khumbula Secondary School's 737; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Khumbula Secondary School's 89%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbula Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 737; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Khumbula Secondary School's 89%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbula Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khumbula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Khumbula Secondary School's 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khumbula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Khumbula Secondary School's 737; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Khumbula Secondary School's 89%.

Kabokweni

Zooming into Kabokweni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Khumbula Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Khumbula Secondary School's 737; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Khumbula Secondary School's 89%.
  • Vulindlela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Khumbula Secondary School's 737; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Khumbula Secondary School's 89%.
  • Sandzile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khumbula Secondary School, 1,377 compared with 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khumbula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Khutsalani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,364 learners against Khumbula Secondary School's 737; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.5% against Khumbula Secondary School's 89%.
  • Tsembaletfu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,305 learners against Khumbula Secondary School's 737; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khumbula 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
Stand No: 1, Losana, Losana Trust, 1245
Postal
Po Box 176 Kabokweni Kabokweni 1245
Telephone
071 657 6177
EMIS number
800007872

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khumbula 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 Khumbula Secondary School directly, on 071 657 6177, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khumbula 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 Khumbula Secondary School the best school in Kabokweni?
On the numbers that are published, Khumbula Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89% 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 Khumbula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kabokweni, including Guduza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Khumbula Secondary School?
Khumbula Secondary School reported 737 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Khumbula Secondary School?
Yes, Khumbula 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 Khumbula Secondary School's matric results like?
Khumbula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's up from 76.6% in 2023.
Is Khumbula Secondary School a public or private school?
Khumbula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khumbula Secondary School?
You can call 071 657 6177. It is located at Stand No: 1, Losana, Losana Trust, 1245.
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