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Langa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Langa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Thulamahashe. Its last matric group achieved a 71% pass rate.

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

703
Learners
24
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, Langa 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 Langa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Langa Secondary School entered 145 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231419466.7%
202414811577.7%
202514510371.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331648.5%
Mathematical Literacy1195848.7%
Physical Sciences252288.0%
Life Sciences464597.8%
Agricultural Sciences383386.8%
Business Studies171482.4%
Economics1414100.0%
History815061.7%
English First Additional Language15114998.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Langa Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Langa Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 703; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Langa Secondary School's 71%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Langa Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 703; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Langa Secondary School's 71%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Langa Secondary School's 703; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Langa Secondary School's 71%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Langa Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 703; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Langa Secondary School's 71%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Langa Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 703; is a public primary school, a different phase than Langa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Zooming into Thulamahashe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Langa Secondary School.

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Langa Secondary School, 1,405 compared with 703; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.5% against Langa Secondary School's 71%.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Langa Secondary School's 703; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73.8% against Langa Secondary School's 71%.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Langa Secondary School, 1,042 compared with 703; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Langa Secondary School's 71%.
  • Songeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Langa Secondary School's 703; is a public primary school, a different phase than Langa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School is a similar size to Langa Secondary School, with 971 learners against 703; is a public primary school, a different phase than Langa 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
Kumana Trust Stand No 389, Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1341 Thulamahashe Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
081 779 7405
EMIS number
800034831

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Langa 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 Langa Secondary School directly, on 081 779 7405, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Langa 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 Langa Secondary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
On the numbers that are published, Langa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71% is lower than BOMBANI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thulamahashe besides Langa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Langa Secondary School?
Langa Secondary School reported 703 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Langa Secondary School?
Yes, Langa 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 Langa Secondary School's matric results like?
Langa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71%, in 2025. That's up from 66.7% in 2023.
Is Langa Secondary School a public or private school?
Langa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Langa Secondary School?
You can call 081 779 7405. It is located at Kumana Trust Stand No 389, Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, 1365.
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