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Malebo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mbibane, Mbibane, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Malebo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mbibane. Its last matric group achieved a 63.9% pass rate.

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

In Mbibane, Malebo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

451
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Malebo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Malebo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Malebo Secondary School entered 72 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 63.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023473574.5%
2024473268.1%
2025724663.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Malebo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10880.0%
Mathematical Literacy373286.5%
Physical Sciences9777.8%
Life Sciences311961.3%
Agricultural Sciences341955.9%
Accounting4375.0%
Business Studies161275.0%
Economics161168.8%
Geography312580.6%
English First Additional Language4747100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Malebo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Malebo Secondary School's 451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malebo Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 451; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Malebo Secondary School's 63.9%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Malebo Secondary School's 451; is a public combined school, a different phase than Malebo Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Malebo Secondary School's 63.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Malebo Secondary School's 451; is a public combined school, a different phase than Malebo Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Malebo Secondary School's 63.9%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malebo Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

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

  • Thembalihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against Malebo Secondary School's 451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malebo Secondary School, 682 compared with 451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 659 learners against Malebo Secondary School's 451; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Malebo Secondary School, at 629 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Malebo Secondary School, at 609 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malebo 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
F1578 , Makometsane, Siyabuswa, 449
Postal
Po Box 620 Mbibane Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
082 371 1873
EMIS number
800012062

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malebo 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 Malebo Secondary School directly, on 082 371 1873, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malebo 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 Malebo Secondary School the best school in Mbibane?
Malebo Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 63.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Malebo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Malebo Secondary School?
Malebo Secondary School reported 451 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Malebo Secondary School?
Yes, Malebo 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 Malebo Secondary School's matric results like?
Malebo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 63.9%, in 2025. That's down from 74.5% in 2023.
Is Malebo Secondary School a public or private school?
Malebo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malebo Secondary School?
You can call 082 371 1873. It is located at F1578 , Makometsane, Siyabuswa, 449.
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