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Mbulawa Secondary School

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

Mbulawa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mbibane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.6%.

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

Located in Mbibane, Mbulawa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

545
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mbulawa 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 Mbulawa 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, 67 matric candidates from Mbulawa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023867182.6%
2024694971.0%
2025675886.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mbulawa Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231565.2%
Mathematical Literacy514384.3%
Physical Sciences221150.0%
Life Sciences713549.3%
Geography745979.7%
English First Additional Language7373100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Mbulawa 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 Mbulawa Secondary School's 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbulawa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulawa Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 545; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mbulawa Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Mbulawa Secondary School's 545; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbulawa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mbulawa Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Mbulawa Secondary School's 545; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbulawa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mbulawa Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulawa Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbulawa 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 Mbulawa Secondary School's 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbulawa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School is a similar size to Mbulawa Secondary School, with 682 learners against 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbulawa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School is a similar size to Mbulawa Secondary School, with 659 learners against 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbulawa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbulawa Secondary School, at 629 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbulawa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mbulawa Secondary School, at 609 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mbulawa 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
Stand No 10020 Loding Village, Loding, Loding, 449
Postal
Po Box 523 Mbibane Libangeni 0449
Telephone
013 973 5389
EMIS number
800013789

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbulawa 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 Mbulawa Secondary School directly, on 013 973 5389, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbulawa 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 Mbulawa Secondary School the best school in Mbibane?
Mbulawa Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 86.6%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Mbulawa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mbulawa Secondary School?
Mbulawa Secondary School reported 545 learners and 17 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 Mbulawa Secondary School?
Yes, Mbulawa 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 Mbulawa Secondary School's matric results like?
Mbulawa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. That's up from 82.6% in 2023.
Is Mbulawa Secondary School a public or private school?
Mbulawa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbulawa Secondary School?
You can call 013 973 5389. It is located at Stand No 10020 Loding Village, Loding, Loding, 449.
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