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Mpumelelo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Mpumelelo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bronkhorstspruit. Its last matric group achieved a 83.1% pass rate.

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

Mpumelelo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bronkhorstspruit. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,040
Learners
40
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, Mpumelelo 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 Mpumelelo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mpumelelo Secondary School entered 166 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315312481.0%
202412211291.8%
202516613883.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mpumelelo Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13969.2%
Mathematical Literacy1099789.0%
Physical Sciences131184.6%
Life Sciences1313100.0%
Business Studies1098678.9%
Geography11610893.1%
History4646100.0%
English First Additional Language122122100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

Here is how Mpumelelo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng North district.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Lesedi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,998 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.6% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Chokoe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,769 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 1,720 compared with 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bronkhorstspruit

Zooming into Bronkhorstspruit, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mpumelelo Secondary School.

  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 1,720 compared with 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dan Kutumela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.8% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 83.1%).
  • Mshuluzane Mayisela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Strauss Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,522 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 1,040; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Sihluziwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 1,516 compared with 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mpumelelo Secondary School for 2027

Mpumelelo Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
874, Nyembe Street, Rethabisbeng, Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit
Postal
P.o Box 2784 Bronkhorstspruit 1020
Telephone
082 556 3606
EMIS number
700400155

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpumelelo 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 Mpumelelo Secondary School directly, on 082 556 3606, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpumelelo 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 Mpumelelo Secondary School the best school in Bronkhorstspruit?
On the numbers that are published, Mpumelelo Secondary School's 83.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DAN KUTUMELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 82.8%.
How many other schools are there in Bronkhorstspruit besides Mpumelelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bronkhorstspruit, including Bronkhorstspruit Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mpumelelo Secondary School?
Mpumelelo Secondary School reported 1,040 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Mpumelelo Secondary School?
Yes, Mpumelelo 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 Mpumelelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Mpumelelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81% since 2023.
Is Mpumelelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Mpumelelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpumelelo Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 3606. It is located at 874, Nyembe Street, Rethabisbeng, Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit.
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