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Mthombo Secondary School

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

In Kanyamazane, Mthombo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mthombo Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mthombo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kanyamazane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,083
Learners
31
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, Mthombo 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 Mthombo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 166 learners from Mthombo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316011068.8%
202414513291.0%
202516615392.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mthombo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics604676.7%
Mathematical Literacy858397.6%
Physical Sciences503876.0%
Life Sciences988788.8%
Agricultural Sciences4848100.0%
Accounting473880.9%
Business Studies474595.7%
Economics474493.6%
Geography757498.7%
English First Additional Language145145100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Mthombo Secondary School's 1,083; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mthombo Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthombo Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,083; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mthombo Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthombo Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthombo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Mthombo Secondary School's 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthombo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Mthombo Secondary School's 1,083; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mthombo Secondary School's 92.2%.

Kanyamazane

Zooming into Kanyamazane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mthombo Secondary School.

  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthombo Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthombo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sitintile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mthombo Secondary School, at 1,443 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75% against Mthombo Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Vulamasango Primary School is a similar size to Mthombo Secondary School, with 1,426 learners against 1,083; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthombo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Somcuba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mthombo Secondary School, at 1,417 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mthombo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mthombo Secondary School, at 1,391 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Mthombo Secondary School's 92.2%).
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. 1990 Main Zwelisha Road, Newscom, Kabokweni, 1245
Postal
Po Box 408 Kanyamazane Nelspruit 1200
Telephone
071 698 3849
EMIS number
800015883

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthombo 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 Mthombo Secondary School directly, on 071 698 3849, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthombo 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 Mthombo Secondary School the best school in Kanyamazane?
On the numbers that are published, Mthombo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.2% is lower than HILLARIA MTHETHWA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kanyamazane besides Mthombo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kanyamazane, including Lekazi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mthombo Secondary School?
Mthombo Secondary School reported 1,083 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mthombo Secondary School?
Yes, Mthombo 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 Mthombo Secondary School's matric results like?
Mthombo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. That's up from 68.8% in 2023.
Is Mthombo Secondary School a public or private school?
Mthombo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthombo Secondary School?
You can call 071 698 3849. It is located at Stand No. 1990 Main Zwelisha Road, Newscom, Kabokweni, 1245.
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