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Mlilo Comprehensive School

Public combined school · Piet Retief, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mlilo Comprehensive School, a public combined school serving Piet Retief. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mlilo Comprehensive School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mlilo Comprehensive School is a public combined school in Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,310
Learners
41
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Mlilo Comprehensive 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 Mlilo Comprehensive School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 73 learners from Mlilo Comprehensive School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023705984.3%
2024897786.5%
2025737095.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mlilo Comprehensive School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201575.0%
Mathematical Literacy696289.9%
Physical Sciences201470.0%
Life Sciences734054.8%
Accounting161381.3%
Business Studies696492.8%
Geography898393.3%
English First Additional Language8989100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Mlilo Comprehensive School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlilo Comprehensive School, 2,881 compared with 1,310; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlilo Comprehensive School, 2,246 compared with 1,310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 95.9%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 1,310; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlilo Comprehensive School, 2,143 compared with 1,310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 95.9%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 1,310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 95.9%.

Piet Retief

Zooming into Piet Retief, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mlilo Comprehensive School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlilo Comprehensive School, 2,143 compared with 1,310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 95.9%.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,944 learners against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 1,310; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94% against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 95.9%).
  • Piet Retief Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,848 learners against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 1,310; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.6% against Mlilo Comprehensive School's 95.9%.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is a similar size to Mlilo Comprehensive School, with 1,824 learners against 1,310; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mlilo Comprehensive School, at 1,534 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mlilo Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Erf 66, Rustplaas Farm, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Private Bag X X99 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
017 826 6985
EMIS number
800014522

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mlilo Comprehensive 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 Mlilo Comprehensive School directly, on 017 826 6985, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mlilo Comprehensive 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mlilo Comprehensive School the best school in Piet Retief?
On the numbers that are published, Mlilo Comprehensive School's 95.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of INQUBEKO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 94%.
How many other schools are there in Piet Retief besides Mlilo Comprehensive School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mlilo Comprehensive School?
Mlilo Comprehensive School reported 1,310 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mlilo Comprehensive School?
Yes, Mlilo Comprehensive 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 Mlilo Comprehensive School's matric results like?
Mlilo Comprehensive School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.9%, in 2025. That's up from 84.3% in 2023.
Is Mlilo Comprehensive School a public or private school?
Mlilo Comprehensive School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mlilo Comprehensive School?
You can call 017 826 6985. It is located at Erf 66, Rustplaas Farm, Piet Retief, 2380.
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