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Phatfwa Secondary School

Public secondary school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Phatfwa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in White River. Its most recent matric class posted a 76.7% pass rate.

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

In White River, Phatfwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

757
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phatfwa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Phatfwa Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phatfwa Secondary School entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023856880.0%
2024826275.6%
2025735676.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Phatfwa Secondary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatfwa Secondary School, 2,156 compared with 757; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Phatfwa Secondary School's 76.7%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Phatfwa Secondary School's 757; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Phatfwa Secondary School's 76.7%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Phatfwa Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatfwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatfwa Secondary School, 1,858 compared with 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatfwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatfwa Secondary School, 1,844 compared with 757; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Phatfwa Secondary School's 76.7%.

White River

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

  • Lwaleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against Phatfwa Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatfwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier teaches considerably more learners than Phatfwa Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatfwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatfwa Secondary School, 1,337 compared with 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatfwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatfwa Secondary School, 1,329 compared with 757; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Phatfwa Secondary School's 76.7%.
  • Siyafundza Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,295 learners against Phatfwa Secondary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatfwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Embonisweni Trust, , Kabokweni, 1245
Postal
Po Box 2886 Kabokweni 1245
Telephone
013 796 3036
EMIS number
800018200

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phatfwa 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 Phatfwa Secondary School directly, on 013 796 3036, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phatfwa 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 Phatfwa Secondary School the best school in White River?
On the numbers that are published, Phatfwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.7% is lower than KHANYISANI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in White River besides Phatfwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phatfwa Secondary School?
Phatfwa Secondary School reported 757 learners and 23 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 Phatfwa Secondary School?
Yes, Phatfwa 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 Phatfwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Phatfwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.7%, in 2025. That's down from 80% in 2023.
Is Phatfwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Phatfwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phatfwa Secondary School?
You can call 013 796 3036. It is located at Embonisweni Trust, , Kabokweni, 1245.
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