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Mhlume Secondary School

Public secondary school · Clau-Clau Trust, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Mhlume Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Clau-Clau Trust, Mbombela. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.2%.

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

In Clau-Clau Trust, Mbombela, Mhlume Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

787
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mhlume Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Mhlume 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, 129 matric candidates from Mhlume Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231027977.5%
2024918189.0%
202512910682.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlume Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 787; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mhlume Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mhlume Secondary School's 787; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mhlume Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mhlume Secondary School's 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhlume Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlume Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhlume Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlume Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 787; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mhlume Secondary School's 82.2%.

Mbombela

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

  • Valencia Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlume Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 787; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mhlume Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Mhlume Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Sicelalwati Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Mhlume Secondary School's 787, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhlume Secondary School.
  • High School Nelspruit is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,420 learners against Mhlume Secondary School's 787; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mhlume Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Primary School Laeveld is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Mhlume Secondary School's 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhlume Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nelspruit Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Mhlume Secondary School's 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mhlume Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 4312, Clau-Clau Trust, Kabokweni, 1245
Postal
Po Box 545 Nelspruit 1200
Telephone
081 043 1594
EMIS number
800034165

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhlume 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 Mhlume Secondary School directly, on 081 043 1594, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhlume 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 Mhlume Secondary School the best school in Mbombela?
On the numbers that are published, Mhlume Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.2% is lower than HOËRSKOOL NELSPRUIT's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mbombela besides Mhlume Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at Mhlume Secondary School?
Mhlume Secondary School reported 787 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mhlume Secondary School?
Yes, Mhlume 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 Mhlume Secondary School's matric results like?
Mhlume Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.2%, in 2025. That's up from 77.5% in 2023.
Is Mhlume Secondary School a public or private school?
Mhlume Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhlume Secondary School?
You can call 081 043 1594. It is located at Stand 4312, Clau-Clau Trust, Kabokweni, 1245.
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