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Mbhudula Secondary School

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

Mbhudula Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Kwalugedlane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.8%.

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

In Kwalugedlane, Mbhudula Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

725
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 170 matric candidates from Mbhudula Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312311089.4%
202410410298.1%
202517015691.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mbhudula Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics483368.8%
Mathematical Literacy564987.5%
Physical Sciences474187.2%
Life Sciences474595.7%
Agricultural Sciences3535100.0%
Accounting221463.6%
Business Studies221881.8%
Economics2222100.0%
Geography8282100.0%
English First Additional Language104104100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Mbhudula Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbhudula Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 725; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mbhudula Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mbhudula Secondary School's 725; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mbhudula Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mbhudula Secondary School's 725; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbhudula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbhudula Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 725; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbhudula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbhudula Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 725; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mbhudula Secondary School's 91.8%.

Kwalugedlane

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

  • Shinyukane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbhudula Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 725; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mbhudula Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Sekusile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbhudula Secondary School, 1,810 compared with 725; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbhudula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mc Zitha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Mbhudula Secondary School's 725; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbhudula Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.8% against Mbhudula Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Zibokwane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbhudula Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 725; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbhudula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Khula Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbhudula Secondary School, 1,402 compared with 725; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.8% against Mbhudula Secondary School's 91.8%.
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 100, Mbuzini, Kwalugedlane, 1341
Postal
Private Bag X 976 Mbuzini Komatipoort 1340
Telephone
013 782 0282
EMIS number
800013722

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbhudula 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 Mbhudula Secondary School directly, on 013 782 0282, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbhudula 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 Mbhudula Secondary School the best school in Kwalugedlane?
On the numbers that are published, Mbhudula Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.8% is lower than SHINYUKANE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwalugedlane besides Mbhudula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwalugedlane, including Shinyukane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbhudula Secondary School?
Mbhudula Secondary School reported 725 learners and 23 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 Mbhudula Secondary School?
Yes, Mbhudula 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 Mbhudula Secondary School's matric results like?
Mbhudula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.4% since 2023.
Is Mbhudula Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbhudula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbhudula Secondary School?
You can call 013 782 0282. It is located at Stand No 100, Mbuzini, Kwalugedlane, 1341.
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