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Phaphamani Secondary School

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

Phaphamani Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Delmas. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.2% pass rate.

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

In Delmas, Phaphamani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,700
Learners
49
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phaphamani Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Phaphamani Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phaphamani Secondary School entered 180 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316713077.8%
202414711779.6%
202518014882.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phaphamani Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics19526.3%
Mathematical Literacy13211385.6%
Physical Sciences20840.0%
Life Sciences766281.6%
Accounting241354.2%
Business Studies745473.0%
Economics483368.8%
Geography1058581.0%
English First Additional Language152152100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Phaphamani Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Phaphamani Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,700; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaphamani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaphamani Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Phaphamani Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Phaphamani Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,700; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phaphamani Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phaphamani Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Phaphamani Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,700; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phaphamani Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Phaphamani Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaphamani Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaphamani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Delmas

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

  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaphamani Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Phaphamani Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Botleng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaphamani Secondary School, at 1,766 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.2% against Phaphamani Secondary School's 82.2%).
  • Mdumiseni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaphamani Secondary School, at 1,607 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaphamani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Vezimfundo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaphamani Secondary School, at 1,420 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaphamani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Swartklip Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaphamani Secondary School, at 1,380 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phaphamani Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.5% against Phaphamani Secondary School's 82.2%.
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
3486 Mlambo Street , , Delmas, 2210
Postal
Po Box 789 Botleng Delmas 2210
Telephone
071 430 1448
EMIS number
800018192

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phaphamani 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 Phaphamani Secondary School directly, on 071 430 1448, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phaphamani 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 Phaphamani Secondary School the best school in Delmas?
On the numbers that are published, Phaphamani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.2% is lower than MAFA MAX MOTLOUNG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Delmas besides Phaphamani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Delmas, including Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phaphamani Secondary School?
Phaphamani Secondary School reported 1,700 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Phaphamani Secondary School?
Yes, Phaphamani 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 Phaphamani Secondary School's matric results like?
Phaphamani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.2%, in 2025. That's up from 77.8% in 2023.
Is Phaphamani Secondary School a public or private school?
Phaphamani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phaphamani Secondary School?
You can call 071 430 1448. It is located at 3486 Mlambo Street , , Delmas, 2210.
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