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Mzinoni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bethal, Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Mzinoni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bethal. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.3% pass rate.

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Located in Bethal, Mzinoni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,485
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mzinoni Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Mzinoni Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mzinoni Secondary School entered 189 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316914082.8%
202418517896.2%
202518916587.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Mzinoni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Mzinoni Secondary School's 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzinoni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Mzinoni Secondary School's 1,485; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.4% against Mzinoni Secondary School's 87.3%).
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzinoni Secondary School, 2,165 compared with 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzinoni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Mzinoni Secondary School's 1,485; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mzinoni Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzinoni Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,485; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Mzinoni Secondary School's 87.3%.

Bethal

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

  • Ikhethelo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mzinoni Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mzinoni Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Sakhisizwe Primary School is a similar size to Mzinoni Secondary School, with 1,515 learners against 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzinoni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thandanani Primary School is a similar size to Mzinoni Secondary School, with 1,380 learners against 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzinoni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lamlile Primary School is a similar size to Mzinoni Secondary School, with 1,314 learners against 1,485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mzinoni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Alpheus D Nkosi Secondary School is a similar size to Mzinoni Secondary School, with 1,238 learners against 1,485; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.8% against Mzinoni Secondary School's 87.3%.
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
Mzinoni High School 6Th Street, Mzinoni Township, Bethal, 2310
Postal
Po Box 316 Bethal 2310
Telephone
017 647 3486
Website
saha.org.za
Email
archives.library@wits.ac.za
EMIS number
800016154

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzinoni 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 Mzinoni Secondary School directly, on 017 647 3486, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzinoni 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 Mzinoni Secondary School the best school in Bethal?
On the numbers that are published, Mzinoni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.3% is lower than IKHETHELO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 91.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bethal besides Mzinoni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethal, including Ikhethelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mzinoni Secondary School?
Mzinoni Secondary School reported 1,485 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mzinoni Secondary School?
Yes, Mzinoni 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 Mzinoni Secondary School's matric results like?
Mzinoni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.3%, in 2025. That's up from 82.8% in 2023.
Is Mzinoni Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzinoni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzinoni Secondary School?
You can call 017 647 3486. It is located at Mzinoni High School 6Th Street, Mzinoni Township, Bethal, 2310.
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