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Lilanga Secondary School

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

Lilanga Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mpuluzi. Its last matric group achieved a 84% pass rate.

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

Located in Mpuluzi, Lilanga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

915
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lilanga Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Lilanga Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 500 matric candidates from Lilanga Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202343132274.7%
202440736790.2%
202550042084.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Lilanga Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics24016267.5%
Mathematical Literacy18415684.8%
Physical Sciences24121790.0%
Life Sciences33627481.5%
Business Studies292896.6%
Geography28523582.5%
English First Additional Language423423100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Lilanga Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Lilanga Secondary School's 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Lilanga Secondary School's 915; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Lilanga Secondary School's 84%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lilanga Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Lilanga Secondary School's 915; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Lilanga Secondary School's 84%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lilanga Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 915; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.9% against Lilanga Secondary School's 84%).

Mpuluzi

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

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lilanga Secondary School, at 1,222 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Lilanga Secondary School's 84%.
  • Tisiteni Primary School is a similar size to Lilanga Secondary School, with 971 learners against 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mayflower Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lilanga Secondary School, at 889 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Lilanga Secondary School's 84%.
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lilanga Secondary School, at 866 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Lilanga Secondary School's 84%.
  • Khutsala Primary School is a similar size to Lilanga Secondary School, with 799 learners against 915; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lilanga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
No 11001, , Diepdale, 2341
Postal
Po Box 59 Mpuluzi 2335
Telephone
017 889 0042
EMIS number
800010447

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lilanga 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 Lilanga Secondary School directly, on 017 889 0042, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lilanga 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 Lilanga Secondary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Lilanga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84% is lower than REV SA NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Lilanga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lilanga Secondary School?
Lilanga Secondary School reported 915 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Lilanga Secondary School?
Yes, Lilanga 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 Lilanga Secondary School's matric results like?
Lilanga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84%, in 2025. That's up from 74.7% in 2023.
Is Lilanga Secondary School a public or private school?
Lilanga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lilanga Secondary School?
You can call 017 889 0042. It is located at No 11001, , Diepdale, 2341.
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