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Mahlale High School

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

Mahlale High School is a public secondary school in Hluvukani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.2%.

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

Located in Hluvukani, Mahlale High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,139
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mahlale High 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 Mahlale High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 236 matric candidates from Mahlale High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326911843.9%
202431723574.1%
202523623499.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Mahlale High School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mahlale High School's 1,139; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mahlale High School's 99.2%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mahlale High School's 1,139; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Mahlale High School's 99.2%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlale High School, 1,946 compared with 1,139; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mahlale High School's 99.2%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mahlale High School's 1,139; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mahlale High School's 99.2%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Mahlale High School, with 1,518 learners against 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Hluvukani

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

  • Mugena High School is a similar size to Mahlale High School, with 1,103 learners against 1,139; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Mahlale High School's 99.2%.
  • Nwamacingele Primary School is a similar size to Mahlale High School, with 925 learners against 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Welverdiend Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mahlale High School, at 920 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlale High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sokisi High School teaches fewer learners than Mahlale High School, 795 compared with 1,139, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Malwana Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mahlale High School, 746 compared with 1,139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlale High 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
Welverdiend Trust Stand No: 200, , Hluvukani, 1363
Postal
Po Box 1429 Hluvukani 1363
EMIS number
800035027

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlale High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mahlale High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mahlale High 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 Mahlale High School the best school in Hluvukani?
On the numbers that are published, Mahlale High School's 99.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MUGENA HIGH SCHOOL at 72.1%.
How many other schools are there in Hluvukani besides Mahlale High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Hluvukani, including Mugena High School.
How big are the classes at Mahlale High School?
Mahlale High School reported 1,139 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mahlale High School?
Yes, Mahlale High 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 Mahlale High School's matric results like?
Mahlale High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. That's up from 43.9% in 2023.
Is Mahlale High School a public or private school?
Mahlale High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlale High School?
It is located at Welverdiend Trust Stand No: 200, , Hluvukani, 1363.
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