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Phambili Secondary School

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

Welcome to Phambili Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mpuluzi. Its last matric group achieved a 92.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Phambili Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Phambili Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mpuluzi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

327
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 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

Of the 203 learners from Phambili Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315112985.4%
202422219286.5%
202520318792.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phambili Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics684972.1%
Mathematical Literacy15613888.5%
Physical Sciences585086.2%
Life Sciences18713371.1%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies736183.6%
Economics362775.0%
Geography14012488.6%
English First Additional Language224224100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 327; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Phambili Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Phambili Secondary School's 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 327; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Phambili Secondary School's 92.1%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Phambili Secondary School's 327; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Phambili Secondary School's 92.1%.

Mpuluzi

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

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 327; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Phambili Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Tisiteni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 971 learners against Phambili Secondary School's 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 915 compared with 327; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against Phambili Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Mayflower Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Secondary School, 889 compared with 327; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.5% against Phambili Secondary School's 92.1%).
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 866 learners against Phambili Secondary School's 327; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Phambili Secondary School's 92.1%.
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
E496C, Extension 5 , Fernie , 2342
Postal
Po Box 580 Mpuluzi Mpuluzi 2335
EMIS number
800018143

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phambili Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Phambili Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
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 Mpuluzi?
On the numbers that are published, Phambili Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.1% is lower than REV SA NKOSI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mpuluzi besides Phambili Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phambili Secondary School?
Phambili Secondary School reported 327 learners and 10 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 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 92.1%, in 2025. That's up from 85.4% 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?
It is located at E496C, Extension 5 , Fernie , 2342.
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