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Kt Twala Secondary School

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

Kt Twala Secondary School is a public secondary school in Embalenhle. Its last matric group achieved a 83.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kt Twala Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Embalenhle, Kt Twala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,087
Learners
56
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kt Twala Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Kt Twala Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 261 learners from Kt Twala Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323015266.1%
202419616081.6%
202526121983.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kt Twala Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics524994.2%
Mathematical Literacy14511176.6%
Physical Sciences524280.8%
Life Sciences524790.4%
Agricultural Sciences151386.7%
Accounting141071.4%
Business Studies645078.1%
Economics644570.3%
Geography1006969.0%
History817288.9%
English First Additional Language196196100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Kt Twala Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is a similar size to Kt Twala Secondary School, with 2,881 learners against 2,087; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kt Twala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kt Twala Secondary School, at 2,246 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Kt Twala Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kt Twala Secondary School, at 2,165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kt Twala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to Kt Twala Secondary School, with 2,143 learners against 2,087; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kt Twala Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • Osizweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kt Twala Secondary School, at 2,084 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kt Twala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Embalenhle

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is a similar size to Kt Twala Secondary School, with 2,881 learners against 2,087; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kt Twala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sizwakele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kt Twala Secondary School, at 1,984 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Kt Twala Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • Vukuzithathe Primary School is a similar size to Kt Twala Secondary School, with 1,749 learners against 2,087; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kt Twala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School is a similar size to Kt Twala Secondary School, with 1,699 learners against 2,087; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 61.1% against Kt Twala Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • Kiriyatswane Secondary School is a similar size to Kt Twala Secondary School, with 1,521 learners against 2,087; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 55% against Kt Twala Secondary School's 83.9%.
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
10384 Ext 14, , Embalenhle, 2285
Postal
Po Box 3 Embalenhle 2285
Telephone
083 383 7888
EMIS number
800013433

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kt Twala 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 Kt Twala Secondary School directly, on 083 383 7888, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kt Twala 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 Kt Twala Secondary School the best school in Embalenhle?
On the numbers that are published, Kt Twala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.9% is lower than SIZWAKELE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 91.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Embalenhle besides Kt Twala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Embalenhle, including Shapeve Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kt Twala Secondary School?
Kt Twala Secondary School reported 2,087 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Kt Twala Secondary School?
Yes, Kt Twala 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 Kt Twala Secondary School's matric results like?
Kt Twala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.9%, in 2025. That's up from 66.1% in 2023.
Is Kt Twala Secondary School a public or private school?
Kt Twala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kt Twala Secondary School?
You can call 083 383 7888. It is located at 10384 Ext 14, , Embalenhle, 2285.
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