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Mdzabu Secondary School

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

Mdzabu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Masibekela, Komatipoort. Its last matric group achieved a 86.1% pass rate.

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

Located in Masibekela, Komatipoort, Mdzabu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

525
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mdzabu Secondary School entered 101 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023635181.0%
2024847285.7%
20251018786.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzabu Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mdzabu Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mdzabu Secondary School's 525; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mdzabu Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mdzabu Secondary School's 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdzabu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzabu Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdzabu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzabu Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mdzabu Secondary School's 86.1%.

Komatipoort

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

  • Sincobile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzabu Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Mdzabu Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Mehlobovu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,399 learners against Mdzabu Secondary School's 525; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Mdzabu Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Mambane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzabu Secondary School, 1,340 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.4% against Mdzabu Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Mjokwane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzabu Secondary School, 1,110 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70% against Mdzabu Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Siboshwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 740 learners against Mdzabu Secondary School's 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdzabu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.98B, Masibekela Trust , Masibekela , 1342
Postal
Po Box 551 Masibekela Trust Masibekela 1342
Telephone
99
EMIS number
800013920

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mdzabu 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 Mdzabu Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mdzabu 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 Mdzabu Secondary School the best school in Komatipoort?
On the numbers that are published, Mdzabu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.1% is lower than MEHLOBOVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Komatipoort besides Mdzabu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Komatipoort, including Sincobile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mdzabu Secondary School?
Mdzabu Secondary School reported 525 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Mdzabu Secondary School?
Yes, Mdzabu 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 Mdzabu Secondary School's matric results like?
Mdzabu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.1%, in 2025. That's up from 81% in 2023.
Is Mdzabu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mdzabu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mdzabu Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No.98B, Masibekela Trust , Masibekela , 1342.
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