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Kwamanala Secondary School

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

Welcome to Kwamanala Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mbibane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kwamanala Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kwamanala Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mbibane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

579
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Kwamanala 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 Kwamanala Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 100 matric candidates from Kwamanala Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321611352.3%
202414111178.7%
20251008787.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kwamanala Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics623048.4%
Mathematical Literacy795772.2%
Physical Sciences433786.0%
Life Sciences4343100.0%
Agricultural Sciences755269.3%
Accounting231669.6%
Business Studies231982.6%
Economics231878.3%
Geography978183.5%
English First Additional Language141141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Kwamanala Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwamanala Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Kwamanala Secondary School's 579; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Kwamanala Secondary School's 87%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kwamanala Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 579; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kwamanala Secondary School's 87%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kwamanala Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 579; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Kwamanala Secondary School's 87%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Kwamanala Secondary School's 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

Zooming into Mbibane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kwamanala Secondary School.

  • Thembalihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwamanala Secondary School, 854 compared with 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamanala Secondary School, at 682 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamanala Secondary School, at 659 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School is a similar size to Kwamanala Secondary School, with 629 learners against 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School is a similar size to Kwamanala Secondary School, with 609 learners against 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamanala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
2222- 2225, Allemansdrift C, Marble Hall, 449
Postal
Po Box 18 2 Marble Hall 0449
Telephone
079 206 7925
EMIS number
800008698

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwamanala 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 Kwamanala Secondary School directly, on 079 206 7925, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwamanala 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 Kwamanala Secondary School the best school in Mbibane?
Kwamanala Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 87%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Kwamanala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kwamanala Secondary School?
Kwamanala Secondary School reported 579 learners and 21 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 Kwamanala Secondary School?
Yes, Kwamanala 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 Kwamanala Secondary School's matric results like?
Kwamanala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87%, in 2025. That's up from 52.3% in 2023.
Is Kwamanala Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwamanala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwamanala Secondary School?
You can call 079 206 7925. It is located at 2222- 2225, Allemansdrift C, Marble Hall, 449.
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