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Phendulane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Phendulane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73%.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Phendulane Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Phendulane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,174
Learners
29
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phendulane 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 Phendulane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 137 matric candidates from Phendulane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023705882.9%
2024917279.1%
202513710073.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phendulane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 96.7% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics422252.4%
Mathematical Literacy493877.6%
Physical Sciences422764.3%
Life Sciences423583.3%
Agricultural Sciences423788.1%
Accounting241354.2%
Business Studies492653.1%
Economics242083.3%
History252080.0%
English First Additional Language918896.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Phendulane Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Phendulane Secondary School's 1,174; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Phendulane Secondary School's 73%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Phendulane Secondary School's 1,174; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Phendulane Secondary School's 73%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Phendulane Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 1,174; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Phendulane Secondary School's 73%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Phendulane Secondary School's 1,174; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Phendulane Secondary School's 73%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Phendulane Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,174; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phendulane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

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

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Phendulane Secondary School's 1,174; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Phendulane Secondary School's 73%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Phendulane Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,174; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phendulane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School is a similar size to Phendulane Secondary School, with 1,320 learners against 1,174; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phendulane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School sits in roughly the same size range as Phendulane Secondary School, at 1,256 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (74.6% against Phendulane Secondary School's 73%).
  • Magwagwaza Secondary School is a similar size to Phendulane Secondary School, with 1,147 learners against 1,174; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.6% against Phendulane Secondary School's 73%.
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
Okkernootboom Trust, Cottondale, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Private Bag X 416 Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
013 795 0528
EMIS number
800034926
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phendulane 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 Phendulane Secondary School directly, on 013 795 0528, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phendulane 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 Phendulane Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Phendulane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73% is lower than SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Phendulane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phendulane Secondary School?
Phendulane Secondary School reported 1,174 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Phendulane Secondary School?
Yes, Phendulane 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 Phendulane Secondary School's matric results like?
Phendulane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73%, in 2025. That's down from 82.9% in 2023.
Is Phendulane Secondary School a public or private school?
Phendulane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phendulane Secondary School?
You can call 013 795 0528. It is located at Okkernootboom Trust, Cottondale, Acornhoek, 1360.
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