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Mkhephuli Secondary School

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

Mkhephuli Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga. Its most recent matric class posted a 74.7% pass rate.

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Located in Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga, Mkhephuli Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

525
Learners
19
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mkhephuli Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Mkhephuli Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 87 learners from Mkhephuli Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 74.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023714766.2%
2024454497.8%
2025876574.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mkhephuli Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231878.3%
Mathematical Literacy222195.5%
Physical Sciences222195.5%
Life Sciences343294.1%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics1111100.0%
Geography3434100.0%
English First Additional Language4545100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Mkhephuli 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 Mkhephuli Secondary School's 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhephuli Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhephuli Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mkhephuli Secondary School's 74.7%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Mkhephuli Secondary School's 525; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mkhephuli Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mkhephuli Secondary School's 74.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Mkhephuli Secondary School's 525; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mkhephuli Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mkhephuli Secondary School's 74.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhephuli Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhephuli Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

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

  • Hlalisanani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhephuli Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhephuli Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Marhagi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,004 learners against Mkhephuli Secondary School's 525, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhephuli Secondary School, 903 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.6% against Mkhephuli Secondary School's 74.7%.
  • Sifikile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhephuli Secondary School, 867 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhephuli Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mandlethu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhephuli Secondary School, 767 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.5% against Mkhephuli Secondary School's 74.7%.
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. 1318, Kwaggafontein 'C', Empumalanga, 458
Postal
Private Bag X 4020 Kwaggafontein Empumalanga 0458
Telephone
072 220 8044
EMIS number
800014399

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkhephuli 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 Mkhephuli Secondary School directly, on 072 220 8044, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkhephuli 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 Mkhephuli Secondary School the best school in Empumalanga?
On the numbers that are published, Mkhephuli Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.7% is lower than MAFU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 86.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Empumalanga besides Mkhephuli Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mkhephuli Secondary School?
Mkhephuli Secondary School reported 525 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mkhephuli Secondary School?
Yes, Mkhephuli 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 Mkhephuli Secondary School's matric results like?
Mkhephuli Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.7%, in 2025. That's up from 66.2% in 2023.
Is Mkhephuli Secondary School a public or private school?
Mkhephuli Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkhephuli Secondary School?
You can call 072 220 8044. It is located at Stand No. 1318, Kwaggafontein 'C', Empumalanga, 458.
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