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Mhlaba Combined School

Public combined school · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Mhlaba Combined School is a public combined school based in Shongwe Mission. The school's roll stands at roughly 419 learners.

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

In Shongwe Mission, Mhlaba Combined School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

419
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mhlaba Combined 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 Mhlaba Combined School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Mhlaba Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlaba Combined School, 2,156 compared with 419; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mhlaba Combined School's 419; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mhlaba Combined School's 419; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlaba Combined School, 1,858 compared with 419; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlaba Combined School, 1,844 compared with 419; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Shongwe Mission

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

  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mhlaba Combined School's 419; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabatha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,649 learners against Mhlaba Combined School's 419; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,346 learners against Mhlaba Combined School's 419; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 72.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlaba Combined School, 1,317 compared with 419; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlaba Combined School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Driekoppies Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,305 learners against Mhlaba Combined School's 419; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
245 Stand No, Boschfontein Trust, Malelane, 1331
Postal
Po Box 1313 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Telephone
013 785 4143
EMIS number
800014167

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhlaba Combined 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 Mhlaba Combined School directly, on 013 785 4143, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhlaba Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mhlaba Combined School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mhlaba Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Shongwe Mission besides Mhlaba Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mhlaba Combined School?
Mhlaba Combined School reported 419 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mhlaba Combined School?
Yes, Mhlaba Combined 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 Mhlaba Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Mhlaba Combined School.
Is Mhlaba Combined School a public or private school?
Mhlaba Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhlaba Combined School?
You can call 013 785 4143. It is located at 245 Stand No, Boschfontein Trust, Malelane, 1331.
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