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Kwamhlanga Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Kwamhlanga Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwamhlanga. Its last matric group achieved a 80.3% pass rate.

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

In Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,349
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kwamhlanga Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Kwamhlanga 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 239 learners from Kwamhlanga Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314212185.2%
202417514281.1%
202523919280.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kwamhlanga Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17513074.3%
Physical Sciences17511666.3%
Life Sciences17515789.7%
Accounting615895.1%
Geography11411298.2%
English First Additional Language175175100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Kwamhlanga Secondary School's 1,349; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamhlanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwamhlanga Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 1,349; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Kwamhlanga Secondary School's 80.3%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Kwamhlanga Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,349; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwamhlanga Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kwamhlanga Secondary School's 80.3%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Kwamhlanga Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,349; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwamhlanga Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Kwamhlanga Secondary School's 80.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamhlanga Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamhlanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

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

  • Dumelani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamhlanga Secondary School, at 1,556 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamhlanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamhlanga Secondary School, at 1,550 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwamhlanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamhlanga Secondary School, at 1,501 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.1% against Kwamhlanga Secondary School's 80.3%.
  • Musa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwamhlanga Secondary School, at 1,443 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Kwamhlanga Secondary School's 80.3%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School is a similar size to Kwamhlanga Secondary School, with 1,439 learners against 1,349; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Kwamhlanga Secondary School's 80.3%.
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
250 Section Ba , Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 54 Kwamhlanga 1022
Telephone
013 947 2435
EMIS number
800008730
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwamhlanga 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 Kwamhlanga Secondary School directly, on 013 947 2435, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwamhlanga 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 Kwamhlanga Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Kwamhlanga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.3% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Kwamhlanga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kwamhlanga Secondary School?
Kwamhlanga Secondary School reported 1,349 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Kwamhlanga Secondary School?
Yes, Kwamhlanga 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 Kwamhlanga Secondary School's matric results like?
Kwamhlanga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.3%, in 2025. That's down from 85.2% in 2023.
Is Kwamhlanga Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwamhlanga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwamhlanga Secondary School?
You can call 013 947 2435. It is located at 250 Section Ba , Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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