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Mahlatsi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Mahlatsi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Shongwe Mission. Its last matric group achieved a 88.5% pass rate.

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

In Shongwe Mission, Mahlatsi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

887
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mahlatsi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Mahlatsi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mahlatsi Secondary School entered 104 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311710488.9%
2024968891.7%
20251049288.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Mahlatsi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlatsi Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 887; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 887; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlatsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlatsi Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlatsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlatsi Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 887; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 88.5%.

Shongwe Mission

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

  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 887; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Sabatha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,649 learners against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 887; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlatsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,346 learners against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 887; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.3% against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlatsi Secondary School, 1,317 compared with 887; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Driekoppies Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,305 learners against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 887; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahlatsi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Mahlatsi Secondary School's 88.5%.
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
Stand No1, Buffelspruit, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Postal
Po Box 1544 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Telephone
013 781 2040
EMIS number
800011676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlatsi 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 Mahlatsi Secondary School directly, on 013 781 2040, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahlatsi 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 Mahlatsi Secondary School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
On the numbers that are published, Mahlatsi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than LUGEBHUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Mahlatsi Secondary School reported 887 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mahlatsi Secondary School?
Yes, Mahlatsi 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 Mahlatsi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahlatsi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.9% since 2023.
Is Mahlatsi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlatsi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlatsi Secondary School?
You can call 013 781 2040. It is located at Stand No1, Buffelspruit, Shongwe Mission, 1331.
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