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Mugena High School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Hluvukani, Hluvukani, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mugena High School, a public secondary school serving Hluvukani. Its most recent matric class posted a 72.1% pass rate.

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Mugena High School is a public secondary school in Hluvukani. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,103
Learners
35
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Mugena High 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 Mugena High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 229 matric candidates from Mugena High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321712658.1%
202423015667.8%
202522916572.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mugena High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2315825.1%
Physical Sciences1005757.0%
Life Sciences2088440.4%
Accounting1616100.0%
Economics323196.9%
Geography403997.5%
History22417176.3%
English First Additional Language23022597.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Mugena High School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mugena High School, 2,280 compared with 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mugena High School's 72.1%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mugena High School, 1,972 compared with 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Mugena High School's 72.1%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mugena High School's 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mugena High School's 72.1%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mugena High School, 1,895 compared with 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Mugena High School's 72.1%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mugena High School, at 1,518 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mugena High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Hluvukani

Zooming into Hluvukani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mugena High School.

  • Mahlale High School is a similar size to Mugena High School, with 1,139 learners against 1,103; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.2% against Mugena High School's 72.1%.
  • Nwamacingele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mugena High School, at 925 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mugena High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Welverdiend Primary School is a similar size to Mugena High School, with 920 learners against 1,103; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mugena High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sokisi High School is a similar size to Mugena High School, with 795 learners against 1,103, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Malwana Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 746 learners against Mugena High School's 1,103; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mugena High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Clare"B", Hluvukani, Hluvukani, 1363
Postal
Po Box 847 Hluvukani Hluvukani 1363
Telephone
013 795 0004
EMIS number
800035037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mugena High 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 Mugena High School directly, on 013 795 0004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mugena High 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 Mugena High School the best school in Hluvukani?
On the numbers that are published, Mugena High School's matric pass rate of 72.1% is lower than MAHLALE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Hluvukani besides Mugena High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Hluvukani, including Mahlale High School.
How big are the classes at Mugena High School?
Mugena High School reported 1,103 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mugena High School?
Yes, Mugena High 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 Mugena High School's matric results like?
Mugena High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.1%, in 2025. That's up from 58.1% in 2023.
Is Mugena High School a public or private school?
Mugena High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mugena High School?
You can call 013 795 0004. It is located at Clare"B", Hluvukani, Hluvukani, 1363.
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