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Mandondo High School

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

Mandondo High School is a public secondary school in Mkhuhlu. Its last matric group achieved a 72.7% pass rate.

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

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

949
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 150 learners from Mandondo High School who wrote matric in 2025, 72.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317612872.7%
202417313879.8%
202515010972.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mandondo High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics741824.3%
Mathematical Literacy1006767.0%
Physical Sciences743952.7%
Life Sciences1085248.1%
Business Studies1007878.0%
Geography13710173.7%
History17417097.7%
English First Additional Language17417298.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Mandondo High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mandondo High School's 949; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mandondo High School's 72.7%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mandondo High School's 949; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mandondo High School's 72.7%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mandondo High School, 1,946 compared with 949; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mandondo High School's 72.7%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mandondo High School's 949; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Mandondo High School's 72.7%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mandondo High School's 949; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandondo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

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

  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mandondo High School, 1,946 compared with 949; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mandondo High School's 72.7%.
  • Mvuyazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Mandondo High School's 949; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandondo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mapaleni Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,441 learners against Mandondo High School's 949; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandondo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Dumisani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,389 learners against Mandondo High School's 949; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against Mandondo High School's 72.7%.
  • Thulani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandondo High School, 1,337 compared with 949; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mandondo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 No 986, Belfast Trust, Mkhuhlu, 1246
Postal
Private Bag X 3021 Mkhuhlu Mkhuhlu 1246
Telephone
013 007 0868
EMIS number
800035101

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mandondo High 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 Mandondo High School directly, on 013 007 0868, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mandondo 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 Mandondo High School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
On the numbers that are published, Mandondo High School's matric pass rate of 72.7% is lower than DUMISANI HIGH SCHOOL's 95.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mkhuhlu besides Mandondo High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Mandondo High School?
Mandondo High School reported 949 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mandondo High School?
Yes, Mandondo 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 Mandondo High School's matric results like?
Mandondo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 72.7% since 2023.
Is Mandondo High School a public or private school?
Mandondo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mandondo High School?
You can call 013 007 0868. It is located at Stand No 986, Belfast Trust, Mkhuhlu, 1246.
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