Mandlethu Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Empumalanga, Mandlethu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

767

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mandlethu Senior 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 Mandlethu Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 164 learners from Mandlethu Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 69.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	131	101	77.1%
2024	124	100	80.6%
2025	164	114	69.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mandlethu Senior Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	3	2	66.7%
Mathematical Literacy	121	94	77.7%
Accounting	11	8	72.7%
Business Studies	124	101	81.5%
Economics	124	89	71.8%
English First Additional Language	124	124	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's 767; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 767; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's 69.5%.
Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's 767; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's 69.5%.
Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's 767; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's 69.5%.
Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 767; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

Hlalisanani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 767; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Marhagi Secondary School is a similar size to Mandlethu Senior Secondary School, with 1,004 learners against 767, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Mafu Secondary School is a similar size to Mandlethu Senior Secondary School, with 903 learners against 767; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.6% against Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's 69.5%.
Sifikile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mandlethu Senior Secondary School, at 867 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandlethu Senior Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Bongumusa Secondary School is a similar size to Mandlethu Senior Secondary School, with 766 learners against 767; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 79.7% against Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's 69.5%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 2025 Vlaklaagte No 1, Empumalanga, Kwaggafontein, 458
Postal: Private Bag X X4022 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458
Telephone: 013 954 7439
EMIS number: 800012229

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mandlethu Senior 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 Mandlethu Senior Secondary School directly, on 013 954 7439, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mandlethu Senior 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 Mandlethu Senior Secondary School the best school in Empumalanga?

On the numbers that are published, Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.5% is lower than MAFU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 86.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Empumalanga besides Mandlethu Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.

How big are the classes at Mandlethu Senior Secondary School?

Mandlethu Senior Secondary School reported 767 learners and 25 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 Mandlethu Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Mandlethu Senior 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 Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Mandlethu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.5%, in 2025. That's down from 77.1% in 2023.

Is Mandlethu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Mandlethu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mandlethu Senior Secondary School?

You can call 013 954 7439. It is located at 2025 Vlaklaagte No 1, Empumalanga, Kwaggafontein, 458.