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Mgudlwa Secondary School

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

Mgudlwa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Empumalanga, Bronkhorstspruit. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.6% pass rate.

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

Located in Empumalanga, Bronkhorstspruit, Mgudlwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,168
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mgudlwa 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 Mgudlwa 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, 166 matric candidates from Mgudlwa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315612278.2%
202412611288.9%
202516614788.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312683.9%
Mathematical Literacy959296.8%
Physical Sciences313096.8%
Life Sciences3131100.0%
Agricultural Sciences803746.3%
Accounting342058.8%
Business Studies342470.6%
Economics342779.4%
Geography615793.4%
English First Additional Language126126100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Mgudlwa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 1,168; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgudlwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgudlwa Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 1,168; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 1,168; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mgudlwa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 1,168; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mgudlwa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgudlwa Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 1,168; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgudlwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bronkhorstspruit

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

  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 1,168; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgudlwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dan Kutumela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgudlwa Secondary School, 1,658 compared with 1,168; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mgudlwa Secondary School, at 1,630 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgudlwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Strauss Secondary School is a similar size to Mgudlwa Secondary School, with 1,522 learners against 1,168; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Mgudlwa Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Sihluziwe Primary School is a similar size to Mgudlwa Secondary School, with 1,516 learners against 1,168; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mgudlwa 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
No. 820 Verena "B", Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit, 1020
Postal
Verena 'B' 820 Bronkhorstspruit Bronkhorstspruit 1020
Telephone
079 152 4296
EMIS number
800014118

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mgudlwa 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 Mgudlwa Secondary School directly, on 079 152 4296, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mgudlwa 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 Mgudlwa Secondary School the best school in Bronkhorstspruit?
On the numbers that are published, Mgudlwa Secondary School's 88.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DAN KUTUMELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 82.8%.
How many other schools are there in Bronkhorstspruit besides Mgudlwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bronkhorstspruit, including Bronkhorstspruit Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mgudlwa Secondary School?
Mgudlwa Secondary School reported 1,168 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mgudlwa Secondary School?
Yes, Mgudlwa 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 Mgudlwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Mgudlwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. That's up from 78.2% in 2023.
Is Mgudlwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Mgudlwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mgudlwa Secondary School?
You can call 079 152 4296. It is located at No. 820 Verena "B", Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit, 1020.
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