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Mkhukhumba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mkhuhlu, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Mkhukhumba Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mkhuhlu. Its last matric group achieved a 86.2% pass rate.

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

Located in Mkhuhlu, Mkhukhumba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

340
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mkhukhumba 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 Mkhukhumba Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mkhukhumba Secondary School entered 116 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023484287.5%
2024837792.8%
202511610086.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mkhukhumba Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1616100.0%
Mathematical Literacy705578.6%
Physical Sciences141071.4%
Life Sciences863439.5%
Geography847184.5%
History716490.1%
English First Additional Language858498.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Mkhukhumba Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 340; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 340; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhukhumba Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 340; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 340; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhukhumba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

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

  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhukhumba Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 340; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Mvuyazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhukhumba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mapaleni Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,441 learners against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhukhumba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Dumisani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,389 learners against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 340; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against Mkhukhumba Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Thulani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhukhumba Secondary School, 1,337 compared with 340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkhukhumba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 248, Buyelani, Mkhuhlu, 1246
Postal
Private Bag X 3015 Mkhuhlu 1246
Telephone
082 970 7339
EMIS number
800035108

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkhukhumba 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 Mkhukhumba Secondary School directly, on 082 970 7339, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkhukhumba 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 Mkhukhumba Secondary School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
On the numbers that are published, Mkhukhumba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.2% is lower than DUMISANI HIGH SCHOOL's 95.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mkhuhlu besides Mkhukhumba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Mkhukhumba Secondary School?
Mkhukhumba Secondary School reported 340 learners and 12 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 Mkhukhumba Secondary School?
Yes, Mkhukhumba 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 Mkhukhumba Secondary School's matric results like?
Mkhukhumba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.5% since 2023.
Is Mkhukhumba Secondary School a public or private school?
Mkhukhumba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkhukhumba Secondary School?
You can call 082 970 7339. It is located at Stand No 248, Buyelani, Mkhuhlu, 1246.
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