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Kwashuku Secondary School

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

In Commondale, Kwashuku Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Kwashuku Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Kwashuku Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Commondale. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

799
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Kwashuku 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 Kwashuku Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 121 learners from Kwashuku Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311810790.7%
202410910192.7%
202512111796.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kwashuku Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics555192.7%
Mathematical Literacy545092.6%
Physical Sciences554581.8%
Life Sciences999191.9%
Accounting44100.0%
Business Studies10990.0%
Economics10990.0%
Geography999292.9%
English First Additional Language109109100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Kwashuku Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashuku Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwashuku Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashuku Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 799; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Kwashuku Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Kwashuku Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwashuku Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwashuku Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 799; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Kwashuku Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Kwashuku Secondary School's 799; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Kwashuku Secondary School's 96.7%.

Commondale

Zooming into Commondale, here are 3 other schools to compare against Kwashuku Secondary School.

  • Kwamatshamhlophe Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 369 learners against Kwashuku Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwashuku Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Libhaba Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 223 learners against Kwashuku Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwashuku Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nederland Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 30 learners against Kwashuku Secondary School's 799; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwashuku 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
Commondale Area, , Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 4 Commondale Piet Retief 2385
Telephone
087 802 8482
EMIS number
800008813

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwashuku 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 Kwashuku Secondary School directly, on 087 802 8482, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwashuku 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 Kwashuku Secondary School the best school in Commondale?
Kwashuku Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 96.7%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Commondale besides Kwashuku Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Commondale, including Kwamatshamhlophe Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kwashuku Secondary School?
Kwashuku Secondary School reported 799 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Kwashuku Secondary School?
Yes, Kwashuku 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 Kwashuku Secondary School's matric results like?
Kwashuku Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. That's up from 90.7% in 2023.
Is Kwashuku Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwashuku Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwashuku Secondary School?
You can call 087 802 8482. It is located at Commondale Area, , Piet Retief, 2380.
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