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Mshadza Secondary School

Public secondary school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Mshadza Secondary School is a public secondary school in White River. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Located in White River, Mshadza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,038
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mshadza Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Mshadza Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mshadza Secondary School entered 108 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023898898.9%
20247878100.0%
2025108108100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mshadza Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7878100.0%
Physical Sciences8383100.0%
Life Sciences7676100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1414100.0%
Accounting2323100.0%
Geography4040100.0%
English First Additional Language8484100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Mshadza Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mshadza Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 1,038; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Mshadza Secondary School's 100%).
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mshadza Secondary School's 1,038; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mshadza Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mshadza Secondary School's 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mshadza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mshadza Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mshadza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mshadza Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 1,038; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mshadza Secondary School's 100%.

White River

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

  • Lwaleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against Mshadza Secondary School's 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mshadza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier sits in roughly the same size range as Mshadza Secondary School, at 1,400 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mshadza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School is a similar size to Mshadza Secondary School, with 1,337 learners against 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mshadza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School is a similar size to Mshadza Secondary School, with 1,329 learners against 1,038; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Mshadza Secondary School's 100%.
  • Siyafundza Primary School is a similar size to Mshadza Secondary School, with 1,295 learners against 1,038; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mshadza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Mshadza Trust Stand No. 01, , White River, 1240
Postal
Po Box 816 White River 1240
Telephone
013 798 3013
EMIS number
800015768

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mshadza 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 Mshadza Secondary School directly, on 013 798 3013, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mshadza 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 Mshadza Secondary School the best school in White River?
On the numbers that are published, Mshadza Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KHANYISANI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95%.
How many other schools are there in White River besides Mshadza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mshadza Secondary School?
Mshadza Secondary School reported 1,038 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mshadza Secondary School?
Yes, Mshadza 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 Mshadza Secondary School's matric results like?
Mshadza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.9% since 2023.
Is Mshadza Secondary School a public or private school?
Mshadza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mshadza Secondary School?
You can call 013 798 3013. It is located at Mshadza Trust Stand No. 01, , White River, 1240.
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