Public secondary school · Ximhungwe, Ximhungwe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Mchaka High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ximhungwe, Mchaka High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.
In 2025, 43 matric candidates from Mchaka High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 36 | 92.3% |
| 2024 | 36 | 24 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | 43 | 38 | 88.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mchaka High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 14 | 45.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 16 | 5 | 31.3% |
| History | 35 | 27 | 77.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mchaka High 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 Mchaka High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.