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Mpumelelo Secondary School

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

Mpumelelo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Dennilton. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.5% pass rate.

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

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

531
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 84 matric candidates from Mpumelelo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023736994.5%
2024847994.0%
2025847184.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mpumelelo Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453271.1%
Mathematical Literacy393589.7%
Physical Sciences443988.6%
Life Sciences635790.5%
Accounting10770.0%
Business Studies4040100.0%
Economics212095.2%
English First Additional Language8484100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Mpumelelo Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 531; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 531; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 531; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 531; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 531; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Dennilton

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

  • Thlako Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 1,314 compared with 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.8% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 84.5%).
  • Hosia Aphane Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 1,191 compared with 531; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 531; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 38% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumelelo Secondary School, 1,059 compared with 531; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumelelo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,019 learners against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 531; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Mpumelelo Secondary School's 84.5%.
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
757, Bundu Village, Dennilton, 1030
Postal
Po Box 399 Dennilton Dennilton 1030
EMIS number
800015735

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpumelelo Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mpumelelo Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mpumelelo 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 Mpumelelo Secondary School the best school in Dennilton?
On the numbers that are published, Mpumelelo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.5% is lower than SEBAKANAGA's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dennilton besides Mpumelelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Thlako.
How big are the classes at Mpumelelo Secondary School?
Mpumelelo Secondary School reported 531 learners and 19 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 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 84.5%, in 2025. That's down from 94.5% in 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?
It is located at 757, Bundu Village, Dennilton, 1030.
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