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Mkolishi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elukwatini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Elukwatini, Mkolishi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mkolishi Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mkolishi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Elukwatini. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

591
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Mkolishi Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mkolishi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 119 matric candidates from Mkolishi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023100100100.0%
2024103103100.0%
2025119119100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Mkolishi Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkolishi Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 591; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkolishi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkolishi Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 591; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Mkolishi Secondary School's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Mkolishi Secondary School's 591; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkolishi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkolishi Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 591; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mkolishi Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mkolishi Secondary School's 591; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Mkolishi Secondary School's 100%.

Elukwatini

Zooming into Elukwatini, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mkolishi Secondary School.

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkolishi Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 591; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkolishi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,365 learners against Mkolishi Secondary School's 591; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Mkolishi Secondary School's 100%).
  • Vuka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkolishi Secondary School, 1,290 compared with 591; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mkolishi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,169 learners against Mkolishi Secondary School's 591; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.1% against Mkolishi Secondary School's 100%.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mkolishi Secondary School, 1,105 compared with 591; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Mkolishi Secondary School's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1151, Tjakastad , Tjakastad , 1193
Postal
Po Box 242 Elukwatini Elukwatii 1192
Telephone
073 006 4854
EMIS number
800014464

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkolishi 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 Mkolishi Secondary School directly, on 073 006 4854, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkolishi Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mkolishi Secondary School the best school in Elukwatini?
On the numbers that are published, Mkolishi Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HIGHVELD SECONDARY SCHOOL at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Elukwatini besides Mkolishi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mkolishi Secondary School?
Mkolishi Secondary School reported 591 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Mkolishi Secondary School?
Yes, Mkolishi 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 Mkolishi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mkolishi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Mkolishi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mkolishi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkolishi Secondary School?
You can call 073 006 4854. It is located at 1151, Tjakastad , Tjakastad , 1193.
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