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Mehlobovu Secondary School

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

Mehlobovu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Komatipoort. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.1%.

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

In Komatipoort, Mehlobovu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,399
Learners
46
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mehlobovu 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 Mehlobovu 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, 153 matric candidates from Mehlobovu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319317088.1%
202424722791.9%
202515314796.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mehlobovu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics645687.5%
Mathematical Literacy18317092.9%
Physical Sciences614777.0%
Life Sciences16714788.0%
Agricultural Sciences21319290.1%
Accounting151493.3%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography847994.0%
English First Additional Language247247100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Mehlobovu Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mehlobovu Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 1,399; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mehlobovu Secondary School's 96.1%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mehlobovu Secondary School's 1,399; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mehlobovu Secondary School's 96.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mehlobovu Secondary School, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlobovu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Mehlobovu Secondary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlobovu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mehlobovu Secondary School, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Mehlobovu Secondary School's 96.1%).

Komatipoort

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

  • Sincobile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mehlobovu Secondary School, at 1,606 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Mehlobovu Secondary School's 96.1%.
  • Mambane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mehlobovu Secondary School, at 1,340 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.4% against Mehlobovu Secondary School's 96.1%.
  • Mjokwane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mehlobovu Secondary School, at 1,110 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70% against Mehlobovu Secondary School's 96.1%.
  • Siboshwa Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 740 learners against Mehlobovu Secondary School's 1,399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlobovu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Zamokuhle Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mehlobovu Secondary School, 700 compared with 1,399; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlobovu 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 01, , Engwenyeni, 1347
Postal
Private Bag X 520 Komatipoort 1340
Telephone
079 372 1742
EMIS number
800013961

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mehlobovu 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 Mehlobovu Secondary School directly, on 079 372 1742, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mehlobovu 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 Mehlobovu Secondary School the best school in Komatipoort?
On the numbers that are published, Mehlobovu Secondary School's 96.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SINCOBILE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 80.7%.
How many other schools are there in Komatipoort besides Mehlobovu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Komatipoort, including Sincobile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mehlobovu Secondary School?
Mehlobovu Secondary School reported 1,399 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mehlobovu Secondary School?
Yes, Mehlobovu 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 Mehlobovu Secondary School's matric results like?
Mehlobovu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.1%, in 2025. That's up from 88.1% in 2023.
Is Mehlobovu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mehlobovu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mehlobovu Secondary School?
You can call 079 372 1742. It is located at Stand No 01, , Engwenyeni, 1347.
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