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Mphalali Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mphalali Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Empumalanga. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.2% pass rate.

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Mphalali Secondary School is a public secondary school in Empumalanga. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

463
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Mphalali 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 Mphalali Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 81 matric candidates from Mphalali Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023856475.3%
2024564682.1%
2025816580.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Mphalali Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphalali Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphalali Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Mphalali Secondary School's 463; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mphalali Secondary School's 80.2%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mphalali Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 463; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphalali Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mphalali Secondary School's 80.2%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mphalali Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 463; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphalali Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mphalali Secondary School's 80.2%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Mphalali Secondary School's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphalali Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

Zooming into Empumalanga, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mphalali Secondary School.

  • Hlalisanani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Mphalali Secondary School's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphalali Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Marhagi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphalali Secondary School, 1,004 compared with 463, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Mphalali Secondary School's 463; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.6% against Mphalali Secondary School's 80.2%.
  • Sifikile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 867 learners against Mphalali Secondary School's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphalali Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mandlethu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 767 learners against Mphalali Secondary School's 463; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.5% against Mphalali Secondary School's 80.2%.
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
Stand No. 174 A, Empumalanga, Kwaggafontein 'E', 458
Postal
Po Box 949 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458
Telephone
013 986 7334
EMIS number
800015545

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphalali 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 Mphalali Secondary School directly, on 013 986 7334, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphalali 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 Mphalali Secondary School the best school in Empumalanga?
On the numbers that are published, Mphalali Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.2% 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 Mphalali Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mphalali Secondary School?
Mphalali Secondary School reported 463 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mphalali Secondary School?
Yes, Mphalali 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 Mphalali Secondary School's matric results like?
Mphalali Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.2%, in 2025. That's up from 75.3% in 2023.
Is Mphalali Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphalali Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphalali Secondary School?
You can call 013 986 7334. It is located at Stand No. 174 A, Empumalanga, Kwaggafontein 'E', 458.
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