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Phambili Secondary School

Public secondary school · Empumalanga, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Empumalanga, Kwamhlanga, Phambili Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.7% pass rate.

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

Phambili Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Empumalanga, Kwamhlanga. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,232
Learners
36
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, Phambili 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 Phambili Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 174 matric candidates from Phambili Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317614984.7%
202413713195.6%
202517416393.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phambili Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics353188.6%
Mathematical Literacy10210199.0%
Physical Sciences353497.1%
Life Sciences4141100.0%
Accounting181688.9%
Business Studies1029795.1%
Economics967578.1%
English First Additional Language137137100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Phambili Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 1,232; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Phambili Secondary School's 1,232; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Phambili Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 1,232; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phambili Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 1,232; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Phambili Secondary School's 93.7%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Phambili Secondary School's 1,232; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

Zooming into Kwamhlanga, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phambili Secondary School.

  • Dumelani Primary School is a similar size to Phambili Secondary School, with 1,556 learners against 1,232; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School is a similar size to Phambili Secondary School, with 1,550 learners against 1,232; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School is a similar size to Phambili Secondary School, with 1,501 learners against 1,232; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.1% against Phambili Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Musa Secondary School is a similar size to Phambili Secondary School, with 1,443 learners against 1,232; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Phambili Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phambili Secondary School, at 1,439 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Phambili Secondary School's 93.7%.
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
1261 Tweefontein ' E', Kwa-Mhlanga, Kwa-Mhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 342 Kwa-Mhlanga Kwa-Mhlanga 1022
Telephone
084 764 4592
EMIS number
800018135

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phambili 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 Phambili Secondary School directly, on 084 764 4592, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phambili 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 Phambili Secondary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
On the numbers that are published, Phambili Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.7% is lower than MUSA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwamhlanga besides Phambili Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phambili Secondary School?
Phambili Secondary School reported 1,232 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Phambili Secondary School?
Yes, Phambili 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 Phambili Secondary School's matric results like?
Phambili Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.7%, in 2025. That's up from 84.7% in 2023.
Is Phambili Secondary School a public or private school?
Phambili Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phambili Secondary School?
You can call 084 764 4592. It is located at 1261 Tweefontein ' E', Kwa-Mhlanga, Kwa-Mhlanga, 1022.
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