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Mehlwana Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mehlwana Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Ogies. Its last matric group achieved a 95.3% pass rate.

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Mehlwana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ogies. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,143
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Mehlwana Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mehlwana Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 106 learners from Mehlwana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231199680.7%
20241029896.1%
202510610195.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mehlwana Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics423071.4%
Mathematical Literacy605490.0%
Physical Sciences312993.5%
Life Sciences3131100.0%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies483572.9%
Economics111090.9%
English First Additional Language102102100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Mehlwana Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mehlwana Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 1,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Mehlwana Secondary School's 1,143; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mehlwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mehlwana Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 1,143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mehlwana Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mehlwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mehlwana Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 1,143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mehlwana Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mehlwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Mehlwana Secondary School's 1,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Ogies

Zooming into Ogies, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mehlwana Secondary School.

  • Mabande Comprehensive High School is a similar size to Mehlwana Secondary School, with 1,261 learners against 1,143; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.6% against Mehlwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Hlangu Phala Primary School is a similar size to Mehlwana Secondary School, with 1,150 learners against 1,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Siyathokoza Primary School is a similar size to Mehlwana Secondary School, with 1,084 learners against 1,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Gekombineerde School Ogies is a similar size to Mehlwana Secondary School, with 1,067 learners against 1,143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mehlwana Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mehlwana Secondary School's 95.3%.
  • Sukumani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 785 learners against Mehlwana Secondary School's 1,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mehlwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1573 Mkhasibe Street, Phola Location, Ogies, 2230
Postal
Po Box 1104 Ogies Phola Location 2230
Telephone
013 645 2467
EMIS number
800013979

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mehlwana 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 Mehlwana Secondary School directly, on 013 645 2467, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mehlwana Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mehlwana Secondary School the best school in Ogies?
On the numbers that are published, Mehlwana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.3% is lower than GEKOMBINEERDE SKOOL OGIES's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ogies besides Mehlwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Ogies, including Mabande Comprehensive High School.
How big are the classes at Mehlwana Secondary School?
Mehlwana Secondary School reported 1,143 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mehlwana Secondary School?
Yes, Mehlwana 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 Mehlwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Mehlwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. That's up from 80.7% in 2023.
Is Mehlwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Mehlwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mehlwana Secondary School?
You can call 013 645 2467. It is located at 1573 Mkhasibe Street, Phola Location, Ogies, 2230.
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