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Mtimandze Secondary School

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

Mtimandze Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Malelane. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mtimandze Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Malelane, Mtimandze Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,719
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 198 learners from Mtimandze Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315113086.1%
202421816073.4%
202519817085.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mtimandze Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics906471.1%
Mathematical Literacy12910178.3%
Physical Sciences644367.2%
Life Sciences18611461.3%
Agricultural Sciences646093.8%
Accounting332884.8%
Business Studies332987.9%
Economics333090.9%
Geography1218570.2%
History1228872.1%
English First Additional Language21921497.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is a similar size to Mtimandze Secondary School, with 2,156 learners against 1,719; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mtimandze Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is a similar size to Mtimandze Secondary School, with 2,008 learners against 1,719; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mtimandze Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mtimandze Secondary School, at 1,879 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mtimandze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Mtimandze Secondary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,719; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mtimandze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mtimandze Secondary School, at 1,844 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mtimandze Secondary School's 85.9%.

Malelane

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

  • Suikerland Secondary School is a similar size to Mtimandze Secondary School, with 1,800 learners against 1,719; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.5% against Mtimandze Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Luvolwetfu Primary School is a similar size to Mtimandze Secondary School, with 1,619 learners against 1,719; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mtimandze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Shayaza Primary School is a similar size to Mtimandze Secondary School, with 1,517 learners against 1,719; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mtimandze Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.1% against Mtimandze Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Sidlamafa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mtimandze Secondary School, at 1,494 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Mtimandze Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Kamhlushwa Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,116 learners against Mtimandze Secondary School's 1,719; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mtimandze Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Stand No:883, , Malelane, 1320
Postal
Private Bag X 519 Malelane Malelane 1320
Telephone
082 573 2788
EMIS number
800030361

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mtimandze 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 Mtimandze Secondary School directly, on 082 573 2788, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mtimandze 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 Mtimandze Secondary School the best school in Malelane?
On the numbers that are published, Mtimandze Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.9% is lower than SHAYAZA PRIMARY SCHOOL's 98.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Malelane besides Mtimandze Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malelane, including Suikerland Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mtimandze Secondary School?
Mtimandze Secondary School reported 1,719 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Mtimandze Secondary School?
Yes, Mtimandze 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 Mtimandze Secondary School's matric results like?
Mtimandze Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.1% since 2023.
Is Mtimandze Secondary School a public or private school?
Mtimandze Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mtimandze Secondary School?
You can call 082 573 2788. It is located at Stand No:883, , Malelane, 1320.
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