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Mathews Phosa College

Private secondary school · Schoemanskloof, Schagen, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Mathews Phosa College is a private secondary school based in Schoemanskloof, Schagen. Its last matric group achieved a 70% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mathews Phosa College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Schoemanskloof, Schagen, Mathews Phosa College operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

105
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mathews Phosa College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Mathews Phosa College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 40 matric candidates from Mathews Phosa College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 70% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023414097.6%
2024464291.3%
2025402870.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mathews Phosa College offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221777.3%
Mathematical Literacy242395.8%
Physical Sciences1717100.0%
Life Sciences232191.3%
Accounting9777.8%
Business Studies302583.3%
Economics221881.8%
Geography2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Mathews Phosa College compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathews Phosa College, 2,156 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mathews Phosa College's 70%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mathews Phosa College's 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mathews Phosa College's 70%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mathews Phosa College's 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathews Phosa College, 1,858 compared with 105; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathews Phosa College, 1,844 compared with 105; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mathews Phosa College's 70%.

Schagen

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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
Schoemanskloof, , Nelspruit, 1200
Postal
Po Box 26 Schagen 1207
Telephone
013 733 3224
Website
mpcollege.co.za
EMIS number
800004366

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathews Phosa College?
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 Mathews Phosa College directly, on 013 733 3224, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathews Phosa College?
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 Mathews Phosa College the best school in Schagen?
Mathews Phosa College's most recent matric pass rate was 70%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Schagen besides Mathews Phosa College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Schagen.
How big are the classes at Mathews Phosa College?
Mathews Phosa College reported 105 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Mathews Phosa College?
Yes. As a private school, Mathews Phosa College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Mathews Phosa College's matric results like?
Mathews Phosa College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70%, in 2025. That's down from 97.6% in 2023.
Is Mathews Phosa College a public or private school?
Mathews Phosa College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Mathews Phosa College?
You can call 013 733 3224. It is located at Schoemanskloof, , Nelspruit, 1200.