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Mchaka High School

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

Mchaka High School is a public secondary school in Ximhungwe. Its last matric group achieved a 88.4% pass rate.

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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.

200
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393692.3%
2024362466.7%
2025433888.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mchaka High School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics500.0%
Mathematical Literacy311445.2%
Physical Sciences11100.0%
Life Sciences16531.3%
History352777.1%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Mchaka High School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mchaka High School's 200; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mchaka High School's 88.4%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mchaka High School's 200; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mchaka High School's 88.4%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mchaka High School, 1,946 compared with 200; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mchaka High School's 88.4%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mchaka High School's 200; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mchaka High School's 88.4%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mchaka High School's 200; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mchaka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Ximhungwe

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

  • Hlomani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mchaka High School, 1,198 compared with 200; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.5% against Mchaka High School's 88.4%.
  • Jan Rikhotso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 851 learners against Mchaka High School's 200; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mchaka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mhlahle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mchaka High School, 810 compared with 200; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mchaka High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bondzeni High School teaches considerably more learners than Mchaka High School, 778 compared with 200; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mchaka High School's 88.4%.
  • Luka High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Mchaka High School's 200; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88% against Mchaka High School's 88.4%).
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. 376 Cunningmoore"B", , Ximhungwe, 1281
Postal
Private Bag X 7409 Ximhungwe 1281
EMIS number
800035006

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mchaka High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mchaka High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mchaka 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 Mchaka High School the best school in Ximhungwe?
On the numbers that are published, Mchaka High School's matric pass rate of 88.4% is lower than BONDZENI HIGH SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ximhungwe besides Mchaka High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ximhungwe, including Hlomani Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mchaka High School?
Mchaka High School reported 200 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Mchaka High School?
Yes, Mchaka 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 Mchaka High School's matric results like?
Mchaka High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.4%, in 2025. That's down from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Mchaka High School a public or private school?
Mchaka High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mchaka High School?
It is located at Stand No. 376 Cunningmoore"B", , Ximhungwe, 1281.
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